Ave Maria

Living & working in Ave Maria

Ave Maria, Florida, is a 5,000-acre master-planned community primarily characterized by single-family detached homes, townhomes, and low-rise condominiums. Residential neighborhoods, such as Maple Ridge, Avalon Park, and the active-adult community Del Webb of Naples, spread outward from the central town center, La Piazza. Main commercial streets like Annunciation Circle and Ave Maria Boulevard feature sidewalks and a walkable open-air setup anchored by the prominent Ave Maria Oratory church. Daily recreation and lifestyle focus on outdoor spaces, including the Ave Maria Water Park, the sports-oriented North Park—with soccer fields, baseball fields, and basketball courts—and South Park, which features softball fields, walking paths, and a dedicated dog park.

The local economy is driven primarily by Ave Maria University, retail businesses within La Piazza and Midtown Plaza, and regional agricultural operations. Remote workers in the area can utilize the Loyola Professional Suites on Annunciation Circle, which offers private executive offices, shared workspaces, and meeting rooms. Located roughly 35 miles east of Naples, commuters rely on a vehicle-centric infrastructure. The primary driving route to Naples and the Gulf coast connects via Oil Well Road (County Road 858) and Immokalee Road (County Road 846) to Interstate 75. Public transportation is limited to bus services operated by Collier Area Transit (CAT), specifically Route 19 and the Route 128 Immokalee-Ave Maria Express, which connect local residents to broader regional transit hubs.