Overview: The BankAtlantic Center is a 20,000+-seat, $225 million multi-purpose venue that hosts more than 100 major entertainment events annually. This world-class facility is second in size only to Chicago's United Center, and features the largest suites of any arena in the U.S. The Center is the home of the National Hockey League's Florida Panthers, and was the site of the 2003 NHL All-Star Game and Weekend. Since opening in 1998, the Center has hosted such stars as Celine Dion, Luciano Pavarotti, Andrea Bocelli, the Eagles, Madonna, the Rolling Stones, Cher, Billy Joel, the Bee Gees, Barbra Streisand, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Elton John and Paul McCartney. The facility has also hosted President George W. Bush and former President Bill Clinton. For more information about the Center and its amenities, please visit our Entertainment page.
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