Ave Maria Development creates master-planned communities in southwest Florida, combining homes, schools, retail, dining, recreation, utilities, and public services around a walkable town center. It serves families and retirees through residential neighborhoods delivered by multiple homebuilders and community planning.
AI-researched delivery record, not yet confirmed by the developer. Dates may be approximate; original sources are linked.
AI research over published reviews and resident comments. Scores are a model’s reading of opinion, not figures stated on a page, and nothing here feeds any number above it. The links under each block are the pages that research says it used. Based on available resident reviews of covered buildings. These are reported experiences, not independent building inspections, and may not represent all residents or properties.
AI-researched delivery record, not yet confirmed by the developer. Dates may be approximate; original sources are linked.
AI research over published reviews and resident comments. Scores are a model’s reading of opinion, not figures stated on a page, and nothing here feeds any number above it. The links under each block are the pages that research says it used. Based on available resident reviews of covered buildings. These are reported experiences, not independent building inspections, and may not represent all residents or properties.
| Project | Overall | Structure & systems | Management & living |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ave Maria CubeSmart Self-StorageAve Maria Park of Commerce, Ave Maria | 10.0/ 10 | —/ 10 | 10.0/ 10 |
The largest published aggregate is Google’s 5/5 from 167 reviews for the building at 5320 Useppa Drive, which converts to 10/10 under the specified curve. Written feedback is uniformly positive about staff, access and cleanliness, with no recurring serious or moderate complaint; structural score remains null because no review-based structural rating was published. | |||
Published feedback describes the facility as “spotless, both inside and out,” and older marketplace reviews call it “clean, cool and easy to get to.” The operator also describes climate-controlled units, covered parking, lighting and digital surveillance, but no reviewer-published evidence was found of framework, plumbing, HVAC failure, leaks or waterproofing problems. | Day-to-day feedback is strongly favorable: reviewers describe Cathy as “very attentive,” “service-oriented,” and willing to stay late, while another says the rental process was “easy and stress-free.” The only negative operational comment located was that fees were “a bit higher,” although that reviewer still valued the facility’s physical access and proximity. | ||
| Midtown PlazaAve Maria | 5.5/ 10 | —/ 10 | 5.5/ 10 |
No applicable published aggregate rating for the Ave Maria building itself was located. The score therefore uses the nine written comments read: the evidence is predominantly critical but includes some positive convenience/community commentary, so the result is kept near the 50% prose benchmark. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | Published comments describe Midtown Plaza as a useful addition but criticize the surrounding offer as limited: “The current businesses we have now are so so, & there’s no competition.” Residents also asked for more fitness and shopping options, while another commenter objected to “bland strip malls” and front-facing parking. A later business report characterized the plaza as giving residents “several great options to go to without going too far.” |
The Florida registry identifies Barron Collier Corporation as a general partner of Ave Maria Development, LLLP.
The Florida registry identifies Nua Baile, LLC as a general partner of Ave Maria Development, LLLP.
An official Ave Maria account describes the development as a partnership between Ave Maria Development, the Ave Maria Foundation and Barron Collier Companies.
Ave Maria's official history says Pulte Homes partnered with the founders as the town's main homebuilder.
The official 2026 update lists CC Homes among Ave Maria's residential builders.
Ave Maria officially announced Lennar as a residential home builder in the master-planned community.
The official 2026 update lists Del Webb Naples among Ave Maria's residential builders.
The contractor's trade-press account says CH2M HILL was chosen to design, build and operate Ave Maria's utility infrastructure.
General Partner Detail**Name & Address** ... BARRON COLLIER CORPORATION
General Partner Detail**Name & Address** ... NUA BAILE, LLC
the partnership between Ave Maria Development, the Ave Maria Foundation and Barron Collier Companies (BCC) is still thriving.
When the two formed a partnership with Pulte Homes as the town’s main homebuilder, the vision turned into action.
258 new homes were sold in the first half of 2026, reported across Ave Maria’s residential builders, CC Homes, Del Webb Naples, Lennar, and Pulte Homes.
Ave Maria Development announces Lennar as the newest residential home builder in its award-winning master-planned community
258 new homes were sold in the first half of 2026, reported across Ave Maria’s residential builders, CC Homes, Del Webb Naples, Lennar, and Pulte Homes.
CH2M HILL was chosen to design, build and operate the utility infrastructure.
| COMPANY NUMBER | A03000001100 Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations (Sunbiz) · US · ACTIVE |
| United States | active 2 projects tracked |
| Retail | 1 of 2 |
| Office | 1 of 2 |
| Industrial | 1 of 2 |
Tom Monaghan: The former Domino's Pizza magnate is the public face of the Ave Maria project, sinking his billion-dollar fortune into Ave Maria University and town as its co-developer.
the founder of Domino’s Pizza
Tom Monaghan: The former Domino's Pizza magnate is the public face of the Ave Maria project, sinking his billion-dollar fortune into Ave Maria University and town as its co-developer.
The small town in Southwest Florida was founded in 2005 by Ave Maria Development LLLP, a partnership of Naples-based Barron Collier Cos. and the Ave Maria Foundation, a Catholic-centric organization led by Tom Monaghan, the founder of Domino’s Pizza and Ave Maria University.
the founder of Domino’s Pizza and Ave Maria University
as its co-developer
the founder of Domino’s Pizza and Ave Maria University
the founder of Domino’s Pizza and Ave Maria University
The small town in Southwest Florida was founded in 2005 by Ave Maria Development LLLP, a partnership of Naples-based Barron Collier Cos. and the Ave Maria Foundation, a Catholic-centric organization led by Tom Monaghan, the founder of Domino’s Pizza and Ave Maria University.
Blake graduated from Tulane University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a History major
he received a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Executive MBA program of Florida Gulf Coast University
##### Blake Gable
https://linkedin.com/in/blake-gable-1161664
He is Chair of the Greater Naples Chamber, a nonprofit organization that works to strengthen the local economy and promote the business community, and sits on the Board at Naples Comprehensive Health, a local not-for-profit healthcare system. Blake is on the Advisory Board for the Rooney Democracy Institute at the University of Notre Dame, and on the Board at CTO Realty Growth, a publicly traded real estate investment trust with properties located primarily in higher growth markets in the United States.
He is Chair of the Greater Naples Chamber, a nonprofit organization that works to strengthen the local economy and promote the business community, and sits on the Board at Naples Comprehensive Health, a local not-for-profit healthcare system. Blake is on the Advisory Board for the Rooney Democracy Institute at the University of Notre Dame, and on the Board at CTO Realty Growth, a publicly traded real estate investment trust with properties located primarily in higher growth markets in the United States.
He is Chair of the Greater Naples Chamber, a nonprofit organization that works to strengthen the local economy and promote the business community, and sits on the Board at Naples Comprehensive Health, a local not-for-profit healthcare system. Blake is on the Advisory Board for the Rooney Democracy Institute at the University of Notre Dame, and on the Board at CTO Realty Growth, a publicly traded real estate investment trust with properties located primarily in higher growth markets in the United States.
He is Chair of the Greater Naples Chamber, a nonprofit organization that works to strengthen the local economy and promote the business community, and sits on the Board at Naples Comprehensive Health, a local not-for-profit healthcare system. Blake is on the Advisory Board for the Rooney Democracy Institute at the University of Notre Dame, and on the Board at CTO Realty Growth, a publicly traded real estate investment trust with properties located primarily in higher growth markets in the United States.
he was Legislative Director of United States Representative Ed Pastor (AZ) in Washington
##### Blake Gable #### Chief Executive Officer
Blake Gable is the CEO of Barron Collier Companies, a fourth-generation private investment, agriculture, and land development company based in Naples, Florida. Blake began his career with Barron Collier Companies in 1999, serving various leadership roles including project manager during the establishment of the new hometown, Ave Maria, Florida.
Blake Gable is the CEO of Barron Collier Companies
he received a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Executive MBA program of Florida Gulf Coast University
Blake graduated from Tulane University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a History major
Blake has been an integral part of his family business for over 25 years
serving various leadership roles including project manager during the establishment of the new hometown, Ave Maria, Florida
##### Blake Gable #### Chief Executive Officer
He had earned a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
David holds his Professional Engineer license and Master of Business Administration.
##### David Genson
https://linkedin.com/in/david-genson-97119a18
serves on the Florida Transportation Commission as well as the Collier County Housing Authority
currently serves as Vice Chairman of the Florida Transportation Commission
His family connected him with Johnson Engineering in Naples, where he was hired as a project engineer.
##### David Genson #### P.E, M.B.A, President of Development
His experience includes the notable project of Ave Maria, Florida, one of the nation’s fastest growing master planned communities as well as the Ave Maria Utility Company.
President of Development
David has been in the engineering and land development field since 1993
He was one of the initial people involved in the idea of Ave Maria
Master of Business Administration
David holds his Professional Engineer license
##### David Genson #### P.E, M.B.A, President of Development
JJ Wong Southwest Florida developer
Wong began his career in 1996 at Rassini Suspensions in Piedras, Mexico
Southwest Florida developer Barron Collier Companies appointed JJ Wong as chief operating officer.
In this role, Wong will collaborate with the various departments to develop operational strategies and is charged with facilitating these efforts across operations. Wong began his career in 1996 at Rassini Suspensions in Piedras, Mexico, where he was operations director.
he managed three manufacturing plants with more than 2,000 employees
JJ has been involved in operational planning, projects development and strategy implementation for over 25 years
Wong began his career in 1996 at Rassini Suspensions
appointed JJ Wong as chief operating officer
Southwest Florida developer Barron Collier Companies appointed JJ Wong as chief operating officer.
##### Jeff Sonalia
##### Jeff Sonalia #### Chief Financial Officer
Registered Agent Name & AddressSONALIA, JEFFREY S
Jeff is a CPA
Jeff has been with Barron Collier Companies since 2006
Jeff has been involved in hundreds of commercial real estate transactions
Chief Financial Officer
Registered Agent Name & AddressSONALIA, JEFFREY S
##### Jeff Sonalia #### Chief Financial Officer
While earning a bachelor of science degree in economics from Elon University in North Carolina
Ms. Marinelli earned her MBA from Florida Gulf Coast University
### Cee Cee Marinelli
https://linkedin.com/in/cee-cee-marinelli-24565ba7
She serves on the board of directors for the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce and volunteers with the Healthcare Network of Southwest Florida.
She serves on the board of directors for the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce and volunteers with the Healthcare Network of Southwest Florida.
### Cee Cee Marinelli President of Community Planning & Operations
Cee Cee has been a part of Barron Collier Companies since 2006 with responsibilities in leasing and development for all of BCC’s commercial properties as well as overseeing commercial development in the master planned community, Ave Maria, Florida.
President of Community Planning & Operations
has been a part of Barron Collier Companies since 2006
overseeing commercial development in the master planned community, Ave Maria, Florida
She holds a Master of Science in Business Administration
### Cee Cee Marinelli President of Community Planning & Operations
1 undated completions and 0 boundary-uncertain completions are retained but excluded from figures.
| Project | Location | Type | Units | Floors | Area | Cost | Payment plan | Launched | Construction start | Original target | Handover | Delay | Confidence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown Plaza | Ave Maria, United States | retail, office | — | — | 21,000 sq ft | — | — | 2023 | August 14, 2023 | Jun 2024 – Aug 2024 | Apr 2025 | +9.0 mo (+8.0 to +10.0) | sourced | completed |
| Ave Maria CubeSmart Self-Storage | Ave Maria, United States Ave Maria Park of Commerce | industrial | — | one-story | 51,000 sq ft | USD 13.6m sale price | — | 2019 | May 9, 2019 | — | Jan 2020 – Dec 2020 | — | not scorable | completed |
| Coverage | active |
| Tracked since | October 10, 2026 |
| Last checked | October 14, 2026 this month |
| Profile last researched | October 14, 2026 |
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