Fort Lauderdale 2009 Vacation Planner - (Page 51) Sports & Gaming BankAtlantic Center – The Center of it All Home of the MetroPCS Orange Bowl Basketball Classic, Sawgrass Live and the Florida Panthers Hockey. One Panther Pkwy., Sunrise, (954) 835-7000. www.bankatlanticcenter.com (C-8) Broward County Parks Seventeen regional parks, including Central Broward Regional Park with two cricket fields and Brian Piccolo Velodrome & Skate Park, (954) 357-8100. www.broward.org/parks Dania Jai-Alai Pari-Mutuel betting on “the world’s fastest game.” Poker Sun-Thurs noon-midnight, Fri-Sat 1pm-1am. No-limit Texas Hold’em games and multi-table tournaments daily. Simulcast horses, harness & jai-alai. Live jai-alai Tue-Sat 7pm. Matinees Tue, Sat, Sun. Open seating. Free. www.betdania.com (J-13/14) Davie Rodeo Professional rodeo cowboys compete in major Rodeo events including Bronc riding, steer wrestling and bull riding. Adults $15, children $8. Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, Davie, (954) 680-8005. www.davieprorodeo.com (E-13) Florida Marlins Catch all the excitement of Major League Baseball action as the Florida Marlins play April - September. Dolphin Stadium, 2269 Dan Marino Blvd., Miami, (305) 626-7400 or Tickets: (877) MARLINS. www.floridamarlins.com (G-18) Florida Panthers Hockey Club This popular South Florida National Hockey League team heats up the ice October to April each year. BankAtlantic Center, One Panther Pkwy., Sunrise, (954) 835-PUCK. www.floridapanthers.com (C-8) Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex Public lap swimming, diving and water aerobics. Two 50-meter pools and dive well. National and international competitions. Call for public swimming times and rates. 501 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale Beach, (954) 828-4580. www.fortlauderdale.gov/flac (K-10/11) Gulfstream Park Racing & Casino Casino gaming with Vegas style slots and video poker, world-class thoroughbred racing and year-round simulcasting, no-limit poker, fine dining and live entertainment. Open daily Sun-Thurs 9am-3am, Fri-Sat 9am-5am. Live racing January through April. 901 S. Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach, (954) 454-7000 or (800) 771-TURF. www.gulfstreampark.com (I-16) The Isle Casino and Racing at Pompano Park Features 1,500 state-of-the-art Las Vegas style slots, a poker room, four restaurants, a multi-story feature bar and racing amenities including a high-tech sports bar and wagering area overlooking the track. The racetrack is open for live harness year ’round with first post at 7:25pm. Free admission and general parking. 1800 S.W. Third St., Pompano Beach, (954) 972-2000. www.theislepompanopark.com (I-6) Mardi Gras Gaming & Casino It’s always a party at Mardi Gras with 70,000 square feet of casino excitement; Vegas style slot machines, action-packed poker tables, simulcast wagering, in addition to premier live greyhound racing. Mardi Gras is also a place for food and live entertainment with special events throughout the year. Group rates and packages are available for customized parties. Experience it Mardi Gras style! 831 N. Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach, (877) 55-SLOTS. www.playmardigras.com (I-16) Miami Dolphins From August-January this 43-year-old championship football team plays in Dolphin Stadium, 2269 Dan Marino Blvd., Miami, (305) 632-6100. Ticket info (888) FINS-TIX. www.miamidolphins.com (F-18) get sporty visit sunny.org/sports Miami Heat October - April, American Airlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, (786) 777-HOOP. www.heat.com (G-18) Orioles Baseball Fort Lauderdale is the Spring Training home of the Orioles. Watch team practice, at no charge, beginning mid-February. Games in March. Fort Lauderdale Stadium, 1301 N.W. 55th St., (954) 776-1921. www.orioles.com (H-7) Seminole Hard Rock Casino Now offering Blackjack, Baccarat, Mini Baccarat, Pai Gow Poker, Let it Ride and Three Card Poker. 2,500 Vegas-style slots and games. The Poker Room at Seminole Paradise, high-limit room and a non-smoking room. One Seminole Way, Hollywood, (954) 327-7625. www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com (G-13) Seminole Casino Hollywood 4150 N. S.R. 7, Hollywood, (954) 961-3220. www.seminolehollywood casino.com (G-13) Seminole Casino Coconut Creek 5550 N.W. 40th St., Coconut Creek, (954) 977-6700. www.seminolecoconut creekcasino.com (G-3) Advertiser 15 http://www.experiencelasolas.com http://www.experiencelasolas.com
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