Town grows to meet demand
While still the center of town, the Ave Maria Catholic Church has been increasingly joined by more commercial and residential in Ave Maria's Town Center and beyond. Photo by Ave Maria Development
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By Tim Aten tim.aten@naplespress.com  
10 January 2025

Town grows to meet demand

Ave Maria welcomes new restaurants, retailers

Ave Maria welcomed many new restaurants and retailers to its Collier County community in 2024 and prepares for more in 2025.

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