The Florida Panthers are about to introduce South Florida’s newest concert hall, a stylish and sophisticated venue in downtown Fort Lauderdale that boasts state-of-the-art comforts and puts the “memorial” back in War Memorial Auditorium. A bookend to the adjoining Baptist Health IcePlex in Holiday Park, the new War Memorial Auditorium is part of a $65 million renovation project that has transformed the historic art-deco barn into a modern, versatile space that can accommodate 3,400 people and a range of entertainment and events, from DJs, comedians and pop bands to wedding receptions and graduations. The venue is scheduled to host its first concert on Jan.