Lifestyle

Charged with Engagement: Maple Ridge Lifestyle Director Creates New Fun for Residents



Sandy Martinez is making things happen at The Club at Maple Ridge and she’s loving every minute of it. Nearing three months as the new lifestyle director at the club, which is the amenity complex exclusive to homeowners living in Ave Maria’s Maple Ridge and Silverwood neighborhoods, she hasn’t paused planning events, scheduling fitness classes, coordinating activities and booking socials. […]

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Wheels of Resilience: Ave Maria’s Bike Club



Bicycles are ubiquitous in Ave Maria, seamlessly blending into the landscape alongside palm trees and pickleball courts, serving various purposes from basic transportation to recreation and exercise. Paul Klempert, 71-year-old founder of the Ave Maria Bike Club, sat outside The Bean in late October, reflecting on the early days of the Bike Club, previously known as Flat Tyres. “People are […]

Inaugural Pickleball Winterfest Open Brings Competitive Spirit to Our Courts



The undeniable popularity of pickleball in Ave Maria, and specifically within the Del Webb community, is evident everywhere you look. A visit to the Del Webb Naples sales center in October would have greeted you with a stack of printed October 2023 Activities Calendar on the coffee table. A brief perusal through the 31 days of October revealed pickleball activities […]

Emma Schweitzer Becomes First National Player of the Week in Ave Maria’s Soccer Program History



Ave Maria University goalkeeper Emma Schweitzer excels in her element when opponents approach, poised to unleash shots at the net. Far from being intimidated, she revels in the pressure. “I love the fearless aspect,” Schweitzer recently remarked. “I love diving. Not only that, I like being the leader on the field.” The world of NAIA women’s soccer is becoming acquainted […]

¡Viva la Fiesta! Capturing the Vibrant Spirit of Ave Maria’s Latin Festival Celebrations

1. Luciano Serrato, Thiago Aliaga andChristian Aliaga2. Reina Del Mar and Alexandra Garcia3. Harmony 2 performing at Lozano’sMexican Restaurant4. Best friends Hayden Estes (left), JonahKing, Elijah Lebrun and Max Gieger selllemonade to raise money for a trip toUniversal Studios5. Priscilla Blondet cooking the taco meatat Lozano’s Mexican Restaurant6. Maddison Aguilar, 6 and HaydeeMcDougall

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7. Ave Maria residents enjoy the LatinFestival vibe8. Tunia Rodriguez in the parade9. Jorell Seda, 7, shows off balloon art10. Joe Gutierrez and Drew Howardco-owners of Superior Standard Cigars11. Tunia Rodriguez and Katiana Duran 12. Dan Romanoski of Del Webb andDanee Williams, owner of The SecretIngredient13. Raul Rios and French bulldog Zafiro14. Julianna Perez and Andry Marquez,owners of Tia Razas […]

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Search for Beach and Family-focused Lifestyle Leads Long Island Family to Ave Maria



Former Long Islanders and parents of three, Amelia and William Conte, searched for a different lifestyle and a slower pace that took over two years. They experienced a couple of close but-just-not-right calls and the insightfulness of a kind stranger before finding the perfect fit in Ave Maria. Trips to Naples’ sun-soaked Gulf of Mexico beaches are the Florida version […]

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