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In Milwaukee, James Nelson reported all but two of the 34 luxury suites at the Bucks' new arena have been sold for between $200,000-300,000 per year with "multiple-year leases required." Overall, work is "about 90% complete" on the $524M venue, which is "on track to open in late summer" (MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL, 4/7).

FRISCO KIDS: In Dallas, Buzz Carrick reported Toyota Stadium in Frisco will host the CONCACAF Women's Championship on Oct. 17. Toyota Stadium, home to FC Dallas, also will "host the Semifinals" on Oct. 14 and the third-place match on Oct. 17. The event's first-round games "will be played in Cary, North Carolina and Edinburg, Texas." Toyota Stadium has hosted seven USWNT matches to date (DALLASNEWS.com, 4/8).

PARTNER UP: The Univ. of Florida has partnered with Dimensional Innovations to develop more consistency in wayfinding, signage and specialty graphics in all of its facilities and shared spaces that will impact the fan experience and recruiting (UF).

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