FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amerant Bank, the largest community bank headquartered in Florida, today announced a new multi-year partnership as the official sponsor of the first-ever Florida Beach Bowl, an NCAA-sanctioned intercollegiate varsity football game specifically designed to provide a platform for Black students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to showcase their talents on a national stage. The announcement comes on the heels of Amerant's plans to open a Broward headquarters and the naming of the Amerant Bank Arena, previously FLA Live, furthering the bank's commitment to Broward County.
The event, set to take place in Ft. Lauderdale at DRV PNK Stadium on Dec. 13th, will feature two HBCUs in a monumental showdown, emphasizing the opportunity for underrepresented students to participate in bowl games that have been historically out of reach.
Under the terms of this groundbreaking partnership, Amerant Bank will not only hold the esteemed position as the official bank of the event but will also be a driving force in fostering inclusivity and diversity within the collegiate sports landscape in the communities it serves. Additionally, the bank's logo will be prominently displayed in the stadium during the game, capturing ...