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Del Webb Naples sets the standard for an active adult lifestyle
Del Webb Naples in Ave Maria proves playgrounds and playtime aren’t mutually exclusive to children. Here, the grown-up version is more than a small sandbox, a plain play lawn. It’s a rolling, sweeping tapestry of grass, water, sand and sky as far as the eye can see. And this adult playground is beyond mere child’s play. As a star of […] The post Del Webb Naples sets the standard for an active adult lifestyle first appeared on Ave Maria Sun.
Save the dates!
These might be the lazy days of summer, but in the background, organizers are plotting and planning a few gigantic parties for next season that will not only bring neighbors together but will also introduce newcomers to Ave Maria. Some of these signature events have become beloved traditions year after year, while others are reimagined or new additions. As more […] The post Save the dates! first appeared on Ave Maria Sun.
ALL AROUND AVE MARIA
Dates and details are subject to change. Visit www.avemaria.com before venturing out or call the Welcome Center at 239-352-3903 for more information. Follow Town Center businesses on social media for updates and special promotions. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Christmas in July Get a head start on holiday shopping, support Ave Maria and have a jolly old time as merchants in […] The post ALL AROUND AVE MARIA first appeared on Ave Maria Sun.
Community Yard Sale brings out the bargain hunters
Nisha Sedgwick from Avalon Park sold gently used fashion items.John Keefe, a resident of Maples Ridge, headed home with his loot.Shoppers Terry Reilly and Angie MarciniakJean Paul Roggiero, director of community outreach for Health Care Network of Southwest Florida, which provided health information and free vaccines.Carol Little from Del WebbElise Rose comes early to the sale every year to get bargains like this original charcoal drawing for $10.Dilia Monahan Nisha Sedgwick from Avalon Park sold gently used fashion items. John Keefe, a resident of Maples Ridge, headed home with his loot. Shoppers Terry Reilly and Angie Marciniak
Meet a Townmaker: Fire Chief Michael Choate still loves having “the greatest job on the planet”
When Fire Chief Michael Choate was just a boy, if you asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up, he would say a fireman, just like his father. Born and raised in central Florida, he graduated Hardee County High School with a mission to take every course and earn every state certification that would allow him to […] The post Meet a Townmaker: Fire Chief Michael Choate still loves having “the greatest job on the planet” first appeared on Ave Maria Sun.
Farmers market vendors and shoppers wrap up another season
Melinda Tako of European Gourmet Bakery travels from her home in Hollywood to sell her baked goods.Andrea Roland, the owner of Studio DIY, sells personalized gifts including mugs, water bottles, stickers, glass cups and T-shirts. She lives in Naples and works from home.Mike and Diann Ecret just moved here from southern New Jersey. She is a nursing professor at Ave Maria University.Celia, Lori and Ariana Garcia live in Immokalee and come to Ave Maria for the dance academy, the farmers market and church services.Maple Ridge resident Monica Cervera of Vikaas Art displays her resin art.The sales rep for Fort Myers-based Better Than a Bistro shows off their frozen Kansas City ribeyes and wild-caught shrimp. Melinda Tako of European Gourmet Bakery travels from her home in Hollywood to sell her baked goods. Andrea Roland, the owner of Studio DIY, sells personalized gifts including mugs, water bottles, stickers, glass cups and T-shirts. She lives in Naples and works from home.
Medical clinic opens, game store has new owners
Cadenza Medical Clinic Raul Enad, M.D., FACP, opened Cadenza Medical Clinic in December 2022 after moving here last summer. He was traveling from Miami to Fort Myers for a job interview but stopped by Ave Maria on the way and was charmed by the friendliness of the people. He says it was a “natural draw” to move to the town […] The post Medical clinic opens, game store has new owners first appeared on Ave Maria Sun.
Door-to-Door tour showcases more than two dozen model homes
Builders are rolling out the red carpet and the “Welcome Home” mat at more than 25 designer-furnished model homes during Ave Maria’s Door-to-Door Model Home Tour going on now. The models provide a glimpse inside the friendly lifestyle and large selection of single-family homes, villas, carriage homes and condominiums in Ave Maria. There are gifts for those who visit the […] The post Door-to-Door tour showcases more than two dozen model homes first appeared on Ave Maria Sun.
It’s great to be a kid in Ave Maria
It’s the cringe-worthy, often whiny proclamation parents dread hearing their children utter: “There’s nothing to doooo,” usually accompanied by a dramatic sigh for effect. At Ave Maria — replete with fun-filled summer camps, sports leagues, dance and swim classes, a water park and year-round activities and events for tots to teen — that nails-on-the-chalkboard refrain is seldom heard. If anything, […] The post It’s great to be a kid in Ave Maria first appeared on Ave Maria Sun.
Moms mean business
The welcome bell chimes and a smiling face greets you with a warm hello. This is the typical reception for customers, patients and clients at any of Ave Maria’s many businesses. At the women-owned establishments, however, an extra touch comes into play, bringing out the hospitable, small-town vibe in the bustling setting of a growing community. Ave Maria is a […] The post Moms mean business first appeared on Ave Maria Sun.
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