Catholic billionaire envisions city of God: The founder of Ave Maria, Fla., plans a university and town devoted to strict religious values. From: Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL) | Date: March 31, 2006 | COPYRIGHT 2006 Chicago Tribune. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: Dahleen Glanton

Mar. 31--AVE MARIA, Fla. -- America's newest town is rising up in the midst of a dusty tomato field in southwest Florida. And if the Catholics building it have their way, this ultraconservative community with a 65-foot crucifix at its center will be the closest thing to heaven on Earth. They envision a town that adheres to strict religious values, a place void of adult bookstores, strip clubs, massage parlors and abortion clinics. At one time ...

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