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The Amerant Bank Arena was initially known as the National Car Rental Center due to naming rights secured by Wayne Huizenga's company.
Answer: True
The arena's initial naming rights were secured by National Car Rental in July 1998, a company that Wayne Huizenga had acquired in January 1997.
The initial construction cost of Amerant Bank Arena was entirely financed by private funds.
Answer: False
The initial construction cost of US$185 million in 1998 was almost entirely publicly financed, not privately.
The arena was temporarily named FLA Live Arena because BB&T decided to renew its naming rights agreement after merging with SunTrust Banks.
Answer: False
The arena was temporarily named FLA Live Arena because the merged company, Truist Financial Corporation, decided not to renew the naming rights agreement after it expired in 2021.
The groundbreaking for Amerant Bank Arena occurred in November 1996, and it officially opened in October 1998.
Answer: True
The groundbreaking for the arena took place on November 8, 1996, and it officially opened its doors on October 3, 1998.
Ellerbe Becket was the general contractor for the construction of Amerant Bank Arena.
Answer: False
Ellerbe Becket served as the architect for Amerant Bank Arena, while Arena Development Company was the general contractor.
Wayne Huizenga obtained the NHL franchise that became the Florida Panthers in 1995, leading to the arena's construction.
Answer: False
Wayne Huizenga obtained the NHL franchise for the Florida Panthers in 1992, not 1995, which subsequently led to the arena's construction.
The plan for a civic center in Sunrise, Florida, was publicly announced by Sunrise City Manager Pat Salerno in December 1995.
Answer: True
Sunrise City Manager Pat Salerno publicly announced the $167-million financing and construction plan for a civic center in December 1995.
Broward County approved the construction of the arena in February 1997.
Answer: False
Broward County approved the construction of the arena in February 1996, not February 1997.
During its construction, the arena was known as the Sunrise Civic Center.
Answer: False
During its construction, the arena was known as the Broward County Civic Center, reflecting its public ownership and purpose within the county.
The name of the arena changed to Office Depot Center in 2002 because the parent company of National Car Rental went bankrupt.
Answer: True
The arena's name changed to Office Depot Center in 2002 due to the bankruptcy of ANC Rental, the parent company of National Car Rental, which necessitated a new naming rights sponsor.
The arena was rebranded as the BB&T Center in 2012 after BB&T acquired BankAtlantic.
Answer: True
The arena was rebranded as the BB&T Center in July 2012, following BB&T's acquisition of BankAtlantic, which had previously held the naming rights.
The naming rights agreement with Amerant Bank was announced in September 2022.
Answer: False
The naming rights agreement with Amerant Bank was announced on September 19, 2023, officially renaming the arena, not in September 2022.
The current official name of the indoor arena in Sunrise, Florida, is Amerant Bank Arena.
Answer: True
As of the latest naming rights agreement, the official name of the indoor arena in Sunrise, Florida, is Amerant Bank Arena.
What is the current official name of the indoor arena located in Sunrise, Florida?
Answer: Amerant Bank Arena
The current official name of the indoor arena in Sunrise, Florida, is Amerant Bank Arena, reflecting its most recent naming rights sponsorship.
What was the initial construction cost of Amerant Bank Arena in 1998?
Answer: US$185 million
The initial construction cost of Amerant Bank Arena upon its completion in 1998 was US$185 million.
When did Amerant Bank Arena officially open?
Answer: October 3, 1998
Amerant Bank Arena officially opened its doors to the public on October 3, 1998.
Who was the architect for Amerant Bank Arena?
Answer: Ellerbe Becket
The architectural design for Amerant Bank Arena was provided by Ellerbe Becket.
Who initially obtained the NHL franchise that became the Florida Panthers in 1992?
Answer: Wayne Huizenga
Wayne Huizenga was the individual who secured the NHL franchise in 1992, which subsequently became the Florida Panthers.
What was the initial name of the arena during its construction phase?
Answer: Broward County Civic Center
During its construction, the arena was officially known as the Broward County Civic Center.
Why did the arena's name change from National Car Rental Center to Office Depot Center in 2002?
Answer: ANC Rental, National Car Rental's parent company, went bankrupt.
The name change to Office Depot Center in 2002 occurred because ANC Rental, the parent company of National Car Rental, declared bankruptcy, leading to the termination of the initial naming rights agreement.
What was the reason for the arena's temporary name, FLA Live Arena, from 2021-2023?
Answer: BB&T merged with SunTrust Banks, and the new company decided not to renew naming rights.
The arena adopted the temporary name FLA Live Arena after BB&T merged with SunTrust Banks to form Truist Financial Corporation, which subsequently chose not to renew the existing naming rights agreement.
What was the estimated cost of Amerant Bank Arena in 2024 dollars, reflecting inflation?
Answer: $371 million
Reflecting inflation, the initial construction cost of Amerant Bank Arena is estimated to be $371 million in 2024 dollars.
When did Broward County approve the construction of the arena?
Answer: February 1996
Broward County officially approved the construction of the arena in February 1996, following the public announcement of the civic center plan.
What was the name of the arena from 2005 to 2012?
Answer: BankAtlantic Center
From 2005 to 2012, the arena was known as the BankAtlantic Center, reflecting the naming rights agreement with BankAtlantic.
When was the naming rights agreement with Amerant Bank announced, officially renaming the arena?
Answer: September 2023
The naming rights agreement with Amerant Bank was officially announced on September 19, 2023, leading to the arena's current designation.
Which company was the project manager for the construction of Amerant Bank Arena?
Answer: Upton & Partners
Upton & Partners served as the project manager overseeing the construction of Amerant Bank Arena.
Amerant Bank Arena has a seating capacity of 20,737 for ice hockey events.
Answer: False
The seating capacity for ice hockey events at Amerant Bank Arena is 19,250, while 20,737 is the capacity for basketball events.
Broward County is the owner of Amerant Bank Arena, while the Arena Operating Company, Ltd. manages its operations.
Answer: True
Broward County, Florida, owns Amerant Bank Arena, and its operations are managed by the Arena Operating Company, Ltd.
The Amerant Vault, an exclusive lounge, was installed in October 2012 and offers a center ice view for hockey games.
Answer: True
The Amerant Vault, previously known as Club Red, was installed in October 2012 and provides a center ice view for hockey games, among other events.
The total field size of Amerant Bank Arena is 81,000 square feet.
Answer: False
The total field size of Amerant Bank Arena is 872,000 square feet, which is equivalent to 81,000 square meters.
Broward County funded a new scoreboard for the arena in 2013, which debuted for the Panthers' home opener that same year.
Answer: True
Broward County approved funding for a new scoreboard on May 14, 2013, which subsequently debuted for the Florida Panthers' home opener on October 11, 2013.
Amerant Bank Arena is currently the second-largest arena in Florida.
Answer: False
Amerant Bank Arena is currently recognized as the largest arena in Florida, not the second-largest.
The arena offers 17,000 square meters of arena floor space for non-sporting events.
Answer: False
The arena offers 17,000 square feet (1,600 square meters) of arena floor space for non-sporting events, not 17,000 square meters.
Amerant Bank Arena has 7,045 general parking spaces available for events.
Answer: False
Amerant Bank Arena has a total of 7,045 parking spaces, but only 4,446 of these are designated as general parking spaces.
The Mezzanine Level of Amerant Bank Arena features three Coca-Cola food courts.
Answer: False
The Mezzanine Level features three food courts, but the three Coca-Cola food courts are specifically located on the Plaza Level.
Who is the owner of Amerant Bank Arena?
Answer: Broward County, Florida
Amerant Bank Arena is owned by Broward County, Florida, with its operations managed by the Arena Operating Company, Ltd.
What is the seating capacity of Amerant Bank Arena for ice hockey events?
Answer: 19,250
For ice hockey events, Amerant Bank Arena has a seating capacity of 19,250 spectators.
When was the Amerant Vault, an exclusive lounge, installed in the arena?
Answer: October 2012
The Amerant Vault, an exclusive lounge offering premium views, was installed in October 2012.
How much arena floor space is available for non-sporting events like trade shows or circuses?
Answer: 17,000 square feet
Amerant Bank Arena provides 17,000 square feet (1,600 square meters) of arena floor space, suitable for a variety of non-sporting events.
What is the total number of parking spaces available at Amerant Bank Arena?
Answer: 7,045
Amerant Bank Arena offers a total of 7,045 parking spaces, encompassing various categories for different attendees.
Which of the following food and beverage options is NOT specifically mentioned as being on the Plaza Level of Amerant Bank Arena?
Answer: Two points of purchase kiosks
While VooDoo Ranger Craft Beer & Bar, Cats Cantina, and Funky Buddha Tap Room are located on the Plaza Level, the two points of purchase kiosks are mentioned as being on the Mezzanine Level.
What is the total field size of Amerant Bank Arena in square meters?
Answer: 81,000 square meters
The total field size of Amerant Bank Arena is 81,000 square meters, which is equivalent to 872,000 square feet.
How many suites does Amerant Bank Arena feature?
Answer: 70
Amerant Bank Arena is equipped with 70 suites, offering private viewing areas for events.
The Florida Panthers played their first home game at Amerant Bank Arena on October 3, 1998, against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Answer: False
The Florida Panthers played their first home game at the new arena on October 9, 1998, not October 3, 1998.
Amerant Bank Arena has hosted the NHL Entry Draft twice, in 2001 and 2015.
Answer: True
Amerant Bank Arena has indeed hosted the NHL Entry Drafts in both 2001 and 2015.
The 2003 NHL All-Star Game held at the arena was notable for featuring the first 'official' shootout in the NHL.
Answer: True
The 2003 NHL All-Star Game, hosted at the arena, is recognized for introducing the first 'official' shootout in the National Hockey League.
The Florida Panthers clinched the Stanley Cup at Amerant Bank Arena during the 2023 Stanley Cup Final.
Answer: False
The Florida Panthers clinched the Stanley Cup at Amerant Bank Arena during the 2024 and 2025 Stanley Cup Finals, not the 2023 Final.
The arena has never hosted a UFC event, only boxing and Strikeforce MMA.
Answer: False
Amerant Bank Arena has hosted multiple UFC events, including UFC on FX 3 in 2012 and UFC Fight Night in 2019, in addition to boxing and Strikeforce MMA.
The Florida Bobcats of the Arena Football League were one of the former sports teams that called Amerant Bank Arena home.
Answer: True
The Florida Bobcats of the Arena Football League were indeed one of the former sports teams that used Amerant Bank Arena as their home venue.
The Orange Bowl Basketball Classic is an annual college football event hosted at Amerant Bank Arena.
Answer: False
The Orange Bowl Basketball Classic is an annual college basketball event, not college football, hosted at Amerant Bank Arena.
Before Amerant Bank Arena was built, the Florida Panthers played their home games at the Miami Heat's current venue.
Answer: False
Before Amerant Bank Arena, the Florida Panthers played at the Miami Arena, a venue that has since been demolished, not the Miami Heat's current venue.
The Professional Bull Riders (PBR) first brought their Built Ford Tough Series tour to the arena in August 2024.
Answer: False
The Professional Bull Riders (PBR) first brought their Built Ford Tough Series tour to the arena in September 2005, while the Florida Freedom PBR bull riding team began hosting an annual event in August 2024.
Which professional sports team calls Amerant Bank Arena its home venue?
Answer: Florida Panthers
Amerant Bank Arena serves as the dedicated home venue for the Florida Panthers, a professional ice hockey team in the NHL.
Where did the Florida Panthers play their home games before Amerant Bank Arena was built?
Answer: Miami Arena
Prior to the construction of Amerant Bank Arena, the Florida Panthers played their home games at the Miami Arena.
Which NHL Entry Drafts has Amerant Bank Arena hosted?
Answer: 2001 and 2015
Amerant Bank Arena has been the host venue for the NHL Entry Draft on two occasions: in 2001 and again in 2015.
What significant event occurred at the 2003 NHL All-Star Game hosted by the arena?
Answer: It featured the first 'official' shootout in the NHL.
The 2003 NHL All-Star Game, held at Amerant Bank Arena, is historically significant for introducing the first 'official' shootout in the National Hockey League.
In which Stanley Cup Final did the Florida Panthers clinch the Stanley Cup at Amerant Bank Arena?
Answer: Both 2024 and 2025
The Florida Panthers clinched the Stanley Cup at Amerant Bank Arena in both the 2024 and 2025 Stanley Cup Finals.
Which of the following former sports teams did NOT call Amerant Bank Arena home?
Answer: Miami Heat (NBA)
The Miami Heat (NBA) played at the Miami Arena and later Kaseya Center, but not Amerant Bank Arena. The other listed teams were former residents.
What annual college basketball event is hosted at Amerant Bank Arena every December?
Answer: Orange Bowl Basketball Classic
Amerant Bank Arena annually hosts the Orange Bowl Basketball Classic, a college basketball event held each December.
What was the outcome of the Florida Panthers' first home game at the new arena on October 9, 1998?
Answer: A 4–1 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
The Florida Panthers secured a 4–1 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning in their inaugural home game at the new arena on October 9, 1998.
Juan Luis Guerra set a new Latin gross revenue record at Amerant Bank Arena in April 2023.
Answer: False
While Juan Luis Guerra set a new Latin ticket sales and gross record in April 2023, Marco Antonio Solís held and surpassed the Latin gross revenue record in April 2022 and April 2023, respectively.
The CNN town hall meeting on gun control held at the venue in 2018 was in response to a shooting that occurred two months prior.
Answer: False
The CNN town hall meeting on gun control in February 2018 was held in response to the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting that occurred just one week prior, not two months.
The arena has hosted the Latin Billboard Music Awards and Latin American Music Awards, contributing to its role in Latin/Hispanic entertainment.
Answer: True
Amerant Bank Arena has indeed hosted significant Latin/Hispanic entertainment events, including the Latin Billboard Music Awards and Latin American Music Awards, solidifying its role in the region's cultural landscape.
What was the first public event held at Amerant Bank Arena after its opening?
Answer: A Celine Dion concert
The first public event hosted at Amerant Bank Arena following its opening was a concert by Celine Dion on October 3, 1998.
Which Latin artist set a new Latin ticket sales and gross record with a sold-out performance at Amerant Bank Arena on April 22, 2023?
Answer: Juan Luis Guerra
Juan Luis Guerra achieved a new Latin ticket sales and gross record with his sold-out performance at Amerant Bank Arena on April 22, 2023.
What significant community event related to gun control took place at the arena in February 2018?
Answer: A CNN town hall meeting on gun control in response to the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting.
In February 2018, Amerant Bank Arena hosted a CNN town hall meeting on gun control, organized in direct response to the tragic Stoneman Douglas High School shooting that occurred shortly before.
Which political figure held rallies at the arena in both May and October of 2008?
Answer: Senator Barack Obama
Senator Barack Obama held political rallies at the arena on two occasions in 2008, specifically in May and October.