The Florida Panthers announced today that the organization has committed to privately financing the restoration and revitalization of the historic War Memorial Auditorium in Fort Lauderdale.
Owner Vincent Viola had this to say:
“We are humbled to have earned the trust and partnership of our community and of the city of Fort Lauderdale.” “The War Memorial Auditorium stands as a tribute to the individuals who have served our great country, including Medal of Honor recipient and Fort Lauderdale’s own Alexander “Sandy” Nininger, a graduate of West Point class of 1941 and is a landmark central to the identity and history of our community.