The Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers are extending their operating agreement with Broward County for five more years, ensuring that the team remains in the market through 2033 and likely well beyond.

Broward County Commission approves five-year arena lease extension on Arena Operating Agreement with future County options to extend until 2043

We are thrilled to extend what has been an incomparable long-term partnership with Broward County," said Panthers Owner Vinny Viola in a statement. "The county and our team sha

The Broward County Commission voted today in favor of amending and extending the Arena Operating Agreement with the Florida Panthers, whose lease would’ve expired in 2028.

It was all for a good cause. The Cats Classic Golf Tournament presented by BioStem Technologies benefited the Florida Panthers Foundation, which focuses on children’s health and education, veterans affairs, growing the sport of hockey, and raising awareness for the endangered Florida panther.

The moment still hasn’t fully hit Evan Rodrigues, even after a summer full of celebration draws to a close and a new season is about to begin. Yes, he and the Florida Panthers really won the Stanley Cup. Sometimes, saying it still doesn’t feel real. “It might come one day,” Rodrigues said, “hopefully soon.”

A notable vote has been made in Sunrise. On Tuesday, the Florida Panthers announced that the Broward County Commission voted unanimously to extend the lease of Amerant Bank Arena.

The Stanley Cup-champion Florida Panthers are here to stay. On Tuesday, the Broward County Commission unanimously voted (9-0) to amend and extend the arena operating agreement with the team for another five years,