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Barron Collier Reconsiders Ave Maria Zoning Application

Barron Collier has at least temporarily withdrawn its application to move 50 commercially-zoned acres from Camp Keais Rd. to a site on Oil Well Rd. and is expected to resubmit an application to relocate a larger amount of property currently zoned for commercial development. Barron Collier executive Blake Gable said the decision was not directly related to the Jackson Lab's decision to withdraw its initial application for state funding for its research facility that was proposed to be built on the Oil Well Rd. location.
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Annunciation Sculpture - Almost Complete

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Work crews overcame a number of obstacles Friday night to mount the panel with the face of Mary on the sculpture of the Annunciation on the front of the Ave Maria Oratory. Just three more panels remain to be mounted, after which work will continue until the official unveiling on the Feast of the Annunciation, March 25.
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Annunciation Sculpture Update

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The lower part of the sculpture is almost complete, with seven of the 15 panels now mounted on the Ave Maria oratory. (photo by Kevin Stinnet)
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Jackson Lab Seeks Fresh Start with Gov. Scott

Saying it remains "enthusiastic" about its plan for a research facility near Ave Maria, the lab announced Tuesday that it has withdrawn its original funding application to the State of Florida pending meetings with Gov. Rick Scott and his economic team. The lab hopes to submit a new proposal once it has an opportunity to hear the governor's views, Lab COO Chuck Hewett said.

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Extensive Road Work on SR29 Begins Jan. 3

Resurfacing and other improvements to SR29 between Oil Well Rd. and I-75 will be taking place during daytime hours Monday-Friday for the first half of 2011. Motorists can expect temporary lane closures.
Click here for a PDF from the Florida DOT

 

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