10/09/2026
A "Living" Plaza Tradition: Because the topiaries have been standing guard at the main entrance through the entirety of this consecutive championship era, they became a symbol of the team's golden years. While hockey players are notoriously superstitious—often changing luck rituals from playoff beards to game-day robes—the permanent topiary panthers have remained a steady, positive fixture of the stadium's winning culture.— Commissioner2024
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“An Ultimate Fan Ritual” The sculptures transformed the front plaza into a mandatory fan destination. Taking photos with the living panther bushes has become a staple pre-game ritual for the local community, cementing a stronger, more vibrant fan presence outside the stadium gates hours before puck drop. From sports journalists, venue reviewers, and marketing executives, the feedback on the living has been overwhelmingly positive.—Amerant Bank Article2024
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"A Nice Touch for Florida Vibes": A very "nice touch" that perfectly blends into the "well-manicured landscaping" outside. The plazas front entrance setup successfully capitalizes on South Florida's warm winter weather to build an immersive, family-friendly game-day atmosphere before fans ever step foot inside. —Stadium Dude Article2023
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A "Mandatory" Photo Stop: Local travel guides and fans alike frequently celebrate the topiaries as the quintessential background for game-day selfies. Industry observers have lauded them for turning a standard concrete stadium entrance into an interactive, organic fan hub. —Google Earth2023
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These three large topiary arena sculptures located at the Amerant Bank Arena (Home of the ) were built by fabricator and metal Mike LaMar Ocampo (operating under pro). LaMar as subcontractor and collaborator with Topiary4U Art Designs out of Vacaville CA to construct the complex, heavy-duty welded metal frame structures that serve as the structural backbone for the giant living-plant topiary installations welcoming fans outside the Sunrise, Florida arena: right on the main entrance plaza, the "on the prowl" stance of the sculptures sets an immediate tone.—Amerant Bank Article2025
