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Many towns have found success in using sports as a means of driving economic development. Some negotiations may be challenging, while others are more straightforward. In March of last year, the local professional soccer team in Jacksonville was able to secure a stadium site by simply giving the city $1.

The groundbreaking for the new stadium is scheduled for January and will be led by the Jacksonville Armada. The team will compete in what is known as “the minor leagues” of professional soccer and this will mark the first dedicated soccer stadium in the region. Boasting a minimum seating capacity of 2,500, it will also include 25,000 square feet of office space within its premises and an employee parking lot with 100 spaces. Additionally, there are plans to expand its capacity up to 12