1 EXHIBIT 23.1 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS As independent certified public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this registration statement of our report dated August 19, 1999 included in Boca Resorts, Inc. Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 1999. /s/ Arthur Andersen LLP ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP Fort Lauderdale, Florida December 6, 1999