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AMERANT BANK INKS PARTNERSHIP AS OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF INAUGURAL FLORIDA BEACH BOWL

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Monday, October 30, 2023

“We are thrilled to be the official sponsor of the first-ever Florida Beach Bowl,” said Jerry Plush, Chairman and CEO, Amerant Bank.

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  • “We are thrilled to be the official sponsor of the first-ever Florida Beach Bowl,” said Jerry Plush, Chairman and CEO, Amerant Bank.
  • "Amerant Bank is deeply committed to empowering our local communities and supporting a spirit of unity, which is exactly what this event represents.
  • "We are thrilled to have Amerant Bank on board as our official sponsor,” said Victor Robenson, Chief Executive Officer, Florida Beach Bowl, Inc. “Their support and commitment to the Florida Beach Bowl will undoubtedly enhance the overall experience for attendees and participants.
  • The sponsorship agreement between Amerant Bank and Florida Beach Bowl, Inc. is effective immediately and will continue for the next two years, with an exclusive negotiating window for Amerant Bank to extend the partnership for additional years.

JetBlue Vacations Partners with Florida Panthers, Reinforcing Commitment to South Florida

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq: JBLU) today announced the renewal of its partnership with the National Hockey League's Florida Panthers, now with the leading role taken by JetBlue Vacations, operated by JetBlue Travel Products based in Dania Beach, Florida.

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  • JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq: JBLU) today announced the renewal of its partnership with the National Hockey League's Florida Panthers, now with the leading role taken by JetBlue Vacations, operated by JetBlue Travel Products based in Dania Beach, Florida.
  • The partnership renewal extends JetBlue’s 14-year relationship with the Panthers, and not only solidifies their long-standing relationship, but also reinforces JetBlue’s unwavering commitment to the community of South Florida.
  • At select games, fans can participate in JetBlue Vacations themed games in between periods and expect exclusive offers for their next vacation.
  • “JetBlue Vacations and the Florida Panthers share a common vision of fostering community spirit and bringing people together,” said Andres Barry, President, JetBlue Travel Products.

UOnline and Florida Panthers form partnership to provide internships in sports management and ‘Hockey 101’ educational courses

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

As part of the partnership, the Panthers will work with UOnline to create an internship program to offer students the real-life experience of working at a top sports franchise.

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  • As part of the partnership, the Panthers will work with UOnline to create an internship program to offer students the real-life experience of working at a top sports franchise.
  • Each year, the team will make six intern positions available to students in the Master of Science in Education Sport Administration program.
  • “This is truly an excellent opportunity for the University and our UOnline students,’’ said Rebecca MacMillan Fox, dean of the Division of Continuing and International Education (DCIE) and UOnline.
  • “It’s an exciting time for our franchise, and we couldn’t be more thrilled about our partnership with UOnline as we embark on a new era of hockey in South Florida.”

Florida Panthers Select Shift4 to Power Payments for Ticket Sales

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Monday, July 17, 2023

Shift4 (NYSE:FOUR), the leader in integrated payments and commerce technology, has been selected by the National Hockey League’s Florida Panthers to power payments for their ticket sales.

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  • Shift4 (NYSE:FOUR), the leader in integrated payments and commerce technology, has been selected by the National Hockey League’s Florida Panthers to power payments for their ticket sales.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230717150032/en/
    Shift4 + Florida Panthers (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The Panthers will leverage Shift4’s industry-leading payments technology to provide a seamless ticketing experience through an integration with the Panthers’ ticketing partner, SeatGeek .
  • As part of this agreement, Shift4 will become the Panthers’ Official Payments Solution Provider.
  • The Florida Panthers are the 2023 Eastern Conference Champions and made their second appearance in the Stanley Cup Final in franchise history during the 2022-23 season.

SOS Secures $7.6M in Funding, Supported by Wasserman Ventures and Urban Us Capital, to Grow Its Network of Smart Wellness Vending Machines Across Sports Arenas, Entertainment Venues and College Campuses

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

BOSTON, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SOS, the female-founded company that is redefining wellness on the go through a fast-growing network of smart vending machines, is announcing $7.6 million in funding in two separate strategic partnerships: a $2.6 million investment round supported by Wasserman Ventures and $5 million round led by Urban Us Capital to support machine production and expansion. Through these partnerships, SOS will leverage the investment to expand into sports arenas, entertainment venues and college campuses, while continuing to deliver on its mission of creating a more inclusive and elevated wellness experience for anybody, anywhere – underscored with always-free period care products.

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  • An increased global footprint will also help provide a direct and valuable channel for wellness brands through media sponsorship opportunities and product discovery in targeted, high-value entertainment locations.
  • SOS has also appointed Thayer Lavielle, Executive Vice President of The Collective, Wasserman's women-focused practice, to its Board of Directors.
  • "The industry is long overdue for wellness innovation like this, and we look forward to supporting the SOS team in operationalizing it nationwide."
  • "We are being met with overwhelming demand from entertainment venues, office spaces and public access locations," said Robina Verbeek, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of SOS.

HQD Named Key Sponsor of Mayweather Jr. Vs. Gotti III Exhibition Fight

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

SUNRISE, Fla., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HQD, a premium disposable electronic cigarette manufacturer, is pleased to announce they were a key sponsor for the exhibition fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and John Gotti III this past Sunday, June 11, held at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Florida.

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  • Premium Disposable Vape Brand, HQD, Sponsored Exhibition Fight at Fontainebleau Hotel, Miami
    SUNRISE, Fla., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HQD , a premium disposable electronic cigarette manufacturer, is pleased to announce they were a key sponsor for the exhibition fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and John Gotti III this past Sunday, June 11, held at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Florida.
  • As an official sponsor of the event, HQD Premium Disposables had VIP access to the fighters' open workouts, weigh-ins, the exhibition fight, and the official after-party, which all took place at the Fontainebleau Hotel from June 8-11.
  • Additionally, HQD Premium Disposables had exclusive access to distribute their products to all event VIPs.
  • HQD Premium Disposables' latest products, alongside their entire collection, can be found on https://hqdecig.com/ .

Signify scores LED and connected lighting upgrade for the National Hockey League's Florida Panthers at home venue FLA Live Arena

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

"Curating a world-class fan experience continues to be a driving mission of our franchise," said Rob Stevenson, Executive Vice President, People and Facilities, Florida Panthers.

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  • "Curating a world-class fan experience continues to be a driving mission of our franchise," said Rob Stevenson, Executive Vice President, People and Facilities, Florida Panthers.
  • "Signify's cutting-edge lighting solutions not only provide us with the enhanced flexibility to bring FLA Live Arena to life in ways that were never before possible, but also notably increase the building's energy efficiency."
  • Signify and the Panthers also replaced its existing, high-maintenance High Pressure Sodium fixtures in the parking lot with Lumec RoadFocus Plus LED luminaires .
  • NGU Sports Lighting partnered with Signify on the sports lighting installation at FLA Live Arena.

RAID: Shadow Legends Adds Real-time PVP Dueling with New 'Live Arena' Game Mode

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

TEL AVIV, Israel, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Plarium, a global leader in developing F2P mobile and PC games with more than 450 million users worldwide, announced today that its acclaimed dark fantasy collection RPG RAID: Shadow Legends has launched its new PVP game mode called Live Arena. For the first time since the game launched in 2019, two players can engage in real-time PVP battles that will test both the strength of their champions and their strategic capabilities. The mode is intended for experienced RAID enthusiasts and is available to all level 50+ players.

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  • For the first time since the game launched in 2019, two players can engage in real-time PVP battles that will test both the strength of their champions and their strategic capabilities.
  • The mode is intended for experienced RAID enthusiasts and is available to all level 50+ players.
  • "Live Arena is the next evolution in our continued efforts to strengthen the ever-growing RAID community," said Schraga Mor, CEO of Plarium.
  • RAID: Shadow Legends is available to download on iOS and Android mobile devices, as well as PC through the Microsoft Store or the Plarium Play platform.

RAID: Shadow Legends Adds Real-time PVP Dueling with New 'Live Arena' Game Mode

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 18, 2023

TEL AVIV, Israel, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Plarium, a global leader in developing F2P mobile and PC games with more than 450 million users worldwide, announced today that its acclaimed dark fantasy collection RPG RAID: Shadow Legends has launched its new PVP game mode called Live Arena. For the first time since the game launched in 2019, two players can engage in real-time PVP battles that will test both the strength of their champions and their strategic capabilities. The mode is intended for experienced RAID enthusiasts and is available to all level 50+ players.

Key Points: 
  • For the first time since the game launched in 2019, two players can engage in real-time PVP battles that will test both the strength of their champions and their strategic capabilities.
  • The mode is intended for experienced RAID enthusiasts and is available to all level 50+ players.
  • "Live Arena is the next evolution in our continued efforts to strengthen the ever-growing RAID community," said Schraga Mor, CEO of Plarium.
  • RAID: Shadow Legends is available to download on iOS and Android mobile devices, as well as PC through the Microsoft Store or the Plarium Play platform.

Italian American Future Leaders Conference a Bellwether of Cultural Progress

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Saturday, January 21, 2023

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Elder generations, in large part, control the nonprofit organizations, cultural events, fundraising and advocacy initiatives that shape the scope and narrative of the Italian American community at local and national levels.

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  • FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Elder generations, in large part, control the nonprofit organizations, cultural events, fundraising and advocacy initiatives that shape the scope and narrative of the Italian American community at local and national levels.
  • Italian American Future Leaders, a new not-for-profit chaired by John M. Viola , developed a precedent-setting, inaugural conference that was held last weekend in the Greater Ft. Lauderdale area at FLA Live Arena to achieve these goals.
  • The conference was comprised of more than 100 delegates (ages 21 to 35) who included social media influencers, entrepreneurs, strategists, attorneys, academics, nonprofit specialists and more.
  • "The Italian American community appreciates the importance of connecting with our younger generations if we are to preserve our heritage," said Basil M. Russo , the leader of COPOMIAO who co-organized the conference.