In addition to hosting Florida Everblades hockey, Southwest Florida’s premier entertainment venue offers a wide variety of choice entertainment. 

Since the arena opened in 1998, it has hosted NHL, NBA, USBL, and Arena football games. Starting in 2012, the arena will also be the home of the Ultimate Indoor Football League’s Florida Tarpons. Hertz Arena has also hosted more than 300 different entertainment events such as Stars on Ice, Disney On Ice, WWE wrestling, Jeff Dunham, Boston Pops and Lord of the Dance along with headline concerts including Cher, Elton John, Alan Jackson, Guns ‘N Roses, Def Leppard, Sting, Keith Urban, Eric Church, Zac Brown Band, and Toby Keith. The arena also includes Breakaway Sports Pub, a restaurant overlooking the arena bowl, catering, meeting space, luxury suites, a pro shop and two adjacent recreational ice rinks. 

Hertz Arena is a centrally located facility with a seating capacity of approximately 7,000 for most events. The facility is just minutes from Naples and Ft. Myers off of I-75 at Exit 123 in the growing Southwest Florida community of Estero.

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Hertz Arena

Hertz Arena's headquarters in Estero, FL, United States

Craig Brush

Andrew Whatley

Adam Winslow

The Event and Operations team at Hertz Arena is responsible for ensuring the smooth execution of all events and maintaining the facility's operations. Key functions include coordinating event logistics, managing ice rink operations, overseeing food and beverage services, and ensuring top-notch customer experiences. They also handle building maintenance, security, and work closely with various stakeholders to program and schedule events, making Hertz Arena a premier entertainment venue in Southwest Florida.

Event and Operations

The Leadership Team at Hertz Arena is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and operational management of the facility. This includes ensuring the successful execution of diverse entertainment events, optimizing guest experiences through food and beverage services, marketing and promoting events and the venue, and managing overall business growth and community engagement. The team brings together executive expertise to maintain Hertz Arena’s reputation as Southwest Florida’s premier entertainment venue.

Leadership Team

The Marketing Team at Hertz Arena is responsible for promoting the arena's diverse range of events and entertainment offerings. This includes developing and implementing marketing strategies, managing social media and advertising campaigns, coordinating community relations, and engaging with fans and attendees. They ensure maximum visibility and audience engagement for events such as sports games, concerts, and family shows, while also highlighting the venue's amenities like the Breakaway Sports Pub and luxury suites. The team plays a crucial role in maintaining the arena's reputation as Southwest Florida's premier entertainment venue.

Hertz Arena

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Hertz Arena

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Teams

Event and Operations

Leadership Team

Marketing Team

Offices

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