Fort Lauderdale, Florida – February 19, 2008 – Sidelines Sports Bar, in conjunction with the Florida Panthers hockey organization, will play host to “A Night On Ice” fundraiser event benefiting the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of South Florida (GLCCSF). The home game takes place on Sunday, March 16, 2008 when the Florida Panthers face off against the Atlanta Thrashers at 5:00 PM at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida. The event is the latest innovative idea for the professional hockey franchise to reach out to the GLBT community in Broward County to increase fan base, while helping to support a very important charitable organization.

Sidelines Sports Bar, the popular, Fort Lauderdale gay sports bar, will host a Pre-Game Panther Party beginning at 2:00 PM on game day with fanfare and giveaways provided by the Florida Panthers and their fun-loving mascot, Stanley C. Panther. The buses will depart Sidelines at 3:45 PM for the BankAtlantic Center. The fun continues at the ice rink where guests will be escorted to their Private Skybox and seats to view the match-up and enjoy a deluxe buffet and drinks during the game. After the game, buses will return guests to Sidelines.

“A Night on Ice” package is priced at $75 per person and includes all of the above elements. “We feel fortunate to be a part of this exciting sporting event, commented Laurie Whittaker, co-owner of Sidelines. “Not only do we continue to promote sports to the gay men and women of South Florida, in doing so, we can help support a favorite community service organization like the GLCC.”

As a bonus to “A Night on Ice” event, Sidelines Sports Bar will be airing two Florida Panther match-ups prior to the March 16th fundraiser. On Sunday, February 24th, come party with friends and watch your Florida Panthers take on the New York Rangers at 6:00 PM. And, on Sunday, March 2nd, the Panthers will face the New York Islanders at 1:00 PM. Sidelines will show both games on several of their flat-screen TV’s.

About the Florida Panthers: The Florida Panthers and floridapanthers.com are trademarks of Sunrise Sports & Entertainment. Sunrise Sports & Entertainment is the premier company of its kind in South Florida. Home to more than 185 events annually and the Florida Panthers Hockey Club, the BankAtlantic Center is consistently a top 20 U.S. venue according to Pollstar. The BankAtlantic Center welcomes more than two million guests each year and is also the home of the Sinatra Theatre presented by BankAtlantic and three monthly South Florida publications: Unrestricted and Panthers Insider.

About the GLCC: The Gay and Lesbian Community Center of South Florida (GLCCSF) serves the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender community by providing information, education, advocacy, support, human services, cultural experiences and social opportunities. The center works to foster personal development and quality of life for the entire community. They embrace individuality and diversity, work together, and promote awareness, acceptance, celebration and pride.

Sidelines Sports Bar, with its 16 flat-screen TVs, 3 pool tables, 3 dartboards, and even a free foosball table, continues to provide a fun, friendly and comfortable environment for gay men and women who enjoy all kinds of sports. Sidelines Sports Bar is located at 2031-A Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, Florida, 33305. Their telephone number is (954) 563-8001 or you can also visit them online at www.sidelinessports.com.

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If you'd like more information about Sidelines Sports Bar, please call Jennifer Morales at (305) 519-1876 or contact us.