Who do you want to name the Miami arena: Flanigan’s, Publix, King of Diamonds? Let us know
As the former FTX Arena has been temporarily renamed the bland title of “the Arena,” residents have already taken it upon themselves to bestow one of Miami’s most well-known landmarks with a fitting name.
The Boiling Pot. Flanigan’s Arena. Publix Arena. The Love Shaq.
Those are just a taste of what some have come up with for what should replace the name of the downtown venue managed by the Miami Heat.
Miami-Dade County on Wednesday announced it will be referred to as “the Arena” after a court order terminated the deal it had with FTX.
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“Miami-Dade County and the HEAT will now work aggressively to identify a new naming rights partner for the arena,” the county said in a statement Thursday. “We look forward to identifying a new partner to continue funding these and other new critical programs in the years ahead.”
Social media users are way ahead of any potential business suitors — coming up with interesting suggestions on what the renaming should be.
Those range from paying homage to 305 legends with names like “Dwyane Wade Arena” to more amusing considerations such as “King of Diamonds Arena.”
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This story was originally published January 12, 2023 at 3:38 PM.
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