Ave Maria Florida Map

About Ave Maria, Florida

Ave Maria is a locality in Collier County, Florida, United States. Ave Maria is located at 26.3367°N, 81.4381°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 34142.

Ave Maria rises from the flat, sun-drenched plains of southwestern Florida, a landscape of manicured greens and wide, open avenues that seem to stretch towards an endless horizon. It lies 5.8 miles south-south-west of Immokalee, FL (from Immokalee, FL: bearing 193°T), and is situated 9.8 miles east-north-east of Orangetree. The air here, heavy with the scent of blooming jasmine and the distant tang of the Gulf, often carries a stillness that amplifies the rustle of palm fronds and the chirping of unseen insects. Buildings, predominantly white and red-tiled, reflect the intense sunlight, creating a luminous glow that can feel almost ethereal as the day wears on, particularly in the late afternoon when the sky bleeds into hues of rose and gold. This planned community cultivates a sense of order and serenity, its meticulously kept gardens and broad boulevards offering a calming visual rhythm that settles upon the spirit. The genesis of Ave Maria is intrinsically linked to its spiritual and educational mission, a vision that has shaped its very character and economy. Founded by Domino's Pizza magnate Tom Monaghan, the town is anchored by Ave Maria University, its striking, modern cathedral a prominent landmark that draws the eye and the spirit. The university campus, with its collegiate Gothic architecture and expansive grounds, serves as the intellectual and cultural heart of Ave Maria, fostering a vibrant academic atmosphere. The local economy, while still developing, is largely driven by the university's presence, supporting services, and the ongoing development of residential and commercial areas, all designed with a singular purpose, creating a unique micro-ecosystem in the expansive Collier County landscape.

About This Ave Maria Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ave Maria, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 26.336667, -81.438056. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Ave Maria and Collier County.

Detailed location data for Ave Maria includes the ZIP code (34142), telephone area code (305), county seat of Collier County (East Naples), and school district assignment (Collier County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Ave Maria is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.