AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Ave Maria Florida. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/ave-maria-fl 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/ave-maria-fl https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Mon, 20 May 2024 19:39:45 -0500 Food, Shopping, Games, Music, Fun. Date: October 21, 2023 Hours: 10:00am to 1:00pm Location: North Park, Ave Maria, FL 34142 Click here https://www.americantowns.com/news/ave-maria-fall-festival-2023-31618870-ave-maria-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/ave-maria-fall-festival-2023-31618870-ave-maria-fl.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Free Admission & Parking! Dozens upon dozens of sculptors, painters, jewelry makers, photographers, ceramicists and other artisans will exhibit https://www.americantowns.com/news/arts-and-crafts-festival-2024-31638551-ave-maria-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/arts-and-crafts-festival-2024-31638551-ave-maria-fl.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Open to the Public! Free event, no tickets necessary. For blues aficionados, this Town Center event is not to be missed with performances by Deb https://www.americantowns.com/news/blues-brews-and-bbq-festival-2024-31644318-ave-maria-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/blues-brews-and-bbq-festival-2024-31644318-ave-maria-fl.html Arts and Entertainment Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Kissimmee, FL — On May 19th, First Lady Casey DeSantis hosted a high school The Facts. Your Future. assembly at Tohopekaliga High School to https://www.americantowns.com/news/first-lady-casey-desantis-hosts-high-school-assembly-on-the-facts-your-future-to-raise-awareness-of-dangers-of-substance-abuse-31371214-kissimmee-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/first-lady-casey-desantis-hosts-high-school-assembly-on-the-facts-your-future-to-raise-awareness-of-dangers-of-substance-abuse-31371214-kissimmee-fl.html Government and Politics Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Lakeland, FL — On May 19th, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law HB 95, which enhances penalties for the sale and distribution of opioids in https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-signs-legislation-cracking-down-on-opioid-dealers-and-traffickers-31371224-lakeland-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-signs-legislation-cracking-down-on-opioid-dealers-and-traffickers-31371224-lakeland-fl.html Government and Politics Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Tallahassee, FL — On May 19th, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bill: CS/HB 95 – Controlled Substances For the https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-signs-one-bill-31371228-tallahassee-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-signs-one-bill-31371228-tallahassee-fl.html Government and Politics Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Florida continues to make investments in education, infrastructure, and other programs while having a record $20 billion in reserves West Palm https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-announces-record-budget-surplus-as-floridas-economy-continues-to-outperform-the-nation-31372353-west-palm-beach-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-announces-record-budget-surplus-as-floridas-economy-continues-to-outperform-the-nation-31372353-west-palm-beach-fl.html Government and Politics Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Tallahassee, FL — On May 20th, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until June 4, https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-receives-ten-bills-from-the-florida-legislature-31372366-tallahassee-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-receives-ten-bills-from-the-florida-legislature-31372366-tallahassee-fl.html Government and Politics Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Cape Coral, FL — On May 23rd, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the June 1 launch of the Florida Hometown Heroes Housing Program to help https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-announces-launch-of-florida-hometown-heroes-housing-program-31373190-cape-coral-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-announces-launch-of-florida-hometown-heroes-housing-program-31373190-cape-coral-fl.html Government and Politics Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Tallahassee, FL -- On May 20th, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until June 4, 2022, https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-receives-eight-bills-from-the-florida-legislature-31372357-tallahassee-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-receives-eight-bills-from-the-florida-legislature-31372357-tallahassee-fl.html Government and Politics Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — On May 20th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Brian Swope and Tim Tolbert to the Florida Building https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-appoints-two-to-the-florida-building-commission-31372362-tallahassee-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-appoints-two-to-the-florida-building-commission-31372362-tallahassee-fl.html Government and Politics Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — On May 20th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Sonya Rood to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-appoints-sonya-rood-to-the-florida-fish-and-wildlife-conservation-commission-31372363-tallahassee-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-appoints-sonya-rood-to-the-florida-fish-and-wildlife-conservation-commission-31372363-tallahassee-fl.html Government and Politics Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — On May 20th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Stacy Angier and Paul Tanner to the North Broward Hospital https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-appoints-two-to-the-north-broward-hospital-district-31372364-tallahassee-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-appoints-two-to-the-north-broward-hospital-district-31372364-tallahassee-fl.html Government and Politics Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — On May 20th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Laura Moody to the Eastern Florida State College https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-appoints-laura-moody-to-the-eastern-florida-state-college-district-board-of-trustees-31372365-tallahassee-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-appoints-laura-moody-to-the-eastern-florida-state-college-district-board-of-trustees-31372365-tallahassee-fl.html Government and Politics Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Tallahassee, FL — On May 20th, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/SB 58 – Relief of Yeilyn Quiroz Otero by Miami-Dade https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-signs-eight-bills-and-vetoes-one-31373154-tallahassee-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ron-desantis-signs-eight-bills-and-vetoes-one-31373154-tallahassee-fl.html Government and Politics Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500