The Ave Herald

Swim Team Begins Practicing

Published on Wednesday, 23 June 2010 15:56

More than 30 young swimmers from the town of Ave Maria are participating in the local Swim Florida program.

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Jackson Labs Might Have Charter High School as Neighbor

Published on Sunday, 20 June 2010 19:56

Edison State College is said to be considering building a charter high school next to the Jackson Laboratory facility, if the research institution is constructed near Ave Maria.
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Collier Commssioners Hear from Jackson Labs Opponents

Published on Wednesday, 23 June 2010 03:26

Many opponents, including 50 from the Arthrex company, attended the commissioners' meeting Tuesday, voicing concerns about the amount of money required to lure the Jackson Laboratory to a site near Ave Maria. Naples Daily News coverage includes a story on the opposition at the meeting, an editorial, and a story on Arthrex considering building a new site outside Collier County.

Next Few Months Critical for Jackson Labs Project

Published on Thursday, 17 June 2010 23:59

A number of uncertainties hang over the plan to build a genetics research facility near Ave Maria, including how or if Collier County can come up with the $130 million it will need to contribute.  Funding from the state of Florida also is questionable.

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