AVE MARIA’S 5,000 HOME SALES AND SURGE IN COMMERCIAL GROWTH DRIVE LOCAL ECONOMIC EXPANSION
NAPLES, FL., – September 25, 2024 — #16 Top Selling Master-Planned Community in the United States, Ave Maria, reports over 5,000 new home sales since inception. Sales are reported from four residential builders, Pulte Homes, Lennar, CC Homes and Del Webb. This residential growth has led to the opening of new businesses, which supports local economic activity – providing jobs and services in the town.
Midtown Plaza, a brand-new 21,000 square foot commercial center in Ave Maria, is nearing completion, starting with LEDO Pizza, Sunshine Ace Hardware, Dunkin’, Cold Stone Creamery, and Ave Nails. In the first quarter of 2025, the NCH Immediate Care Center and Umami Ave Restaurant will open.
“As more people buy homes in Ave Maria, the demand for local goods and services increases. Midtown Plaza will help cater to the expanding population. As the town grows, we will continue to work with local and national brands to bring great businesses and providers to Ave Maria residents,” said Cee Cee Marinelli, director of development for Ave Maria.
Ave Maria was created around the values of family, education and community, which continue to serve as the heart of the community today. Buyers are seeking a small-town feel, with all the conveniences that Ave Maria offers. “With a close-knit community, distinctive local businesses, family-oriented amenities, and exceptional education options, we offer the welcoming small-town atmosphere that homebuyers crave,” shared Marinelli.
Over 25 model homes are open daily and offer a variety of condos, villas and single-family homes with prices from the high $200s to $800s. To learn more please visit AveMaria.com.
ABOUT AVE MARIA, FLORIDA
Ave Maria has sold over 5,000 new homes to date, has been named a Top 20 Master Planned Community in the United States, 2015-2023 Community of the Year, the Top Selling Single-Family Home Community in Collier County, a Blue Zones Certified Community, and its active adult community, Del Webb Naples, has been named a Top 20 Places to Retire. Located in southwest Florida, Ave Maria is a self-sustaining town including shopping and dining, employment opportunities, parks and recreation, and is zoned for all A-rated Collier County public schools. At its build out, the town will include up to 11,000 residences, and 1.8 million square feet of retail, office, and business park uses in its 5,000 acres. Ave Maria is located at the intersection of Oil Well and Camp Keais Roads in Eastern Collier County. The main entrance, on Oil Well just west of Camp Keais, leads to the Town Center. Take I-75, exit 111, follow the signs east to Ave Maria, approximately 25 minutes. For more information, please call 239-352-3903.
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