GAINESVILLE, FL — November 3, 2025 — The Collier Companies is proud to announce that pre-leasing is now underway for Alon Luxury Apartments with 312 homes located in Sarasota, Florida. Alon represents another milestone in The Collier Companies’ commitment to 2X, to double in size in the coming decade.
The community earned its first Certificate of Occupancy in October, with the first move-ins scheduled for November 15th, 2025.
Alon Luxury Apartments is thoughtfully designed to offer residents a refined and elevated living experience. Each 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom home features expansive layouts, chef-inspired kitchens, spa-style bathrooms, soaring 9’ ceilings, and modern furnishings. With smart home technology, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and luxury vinyl plank flooring in every apartment home, Alon offers the best in living.
Residents will enjoy a curated selection of amenities designed to support a modern, connected lifestyle. From a tranquil saltwater pool with sunshelf and private cabanas to a two-story fitness center featuring interactive spin bikes and a fitness mirror, Alon offers spaces to recharge and stay active. The coworking lounge with private pods and professional conference rooms fosters productivity, while social lounges, outdoor grilling stations, and a hospitality kitchen with a self-service espresso bar create opportunities for connection and relaxation. Additional conveniences include EV charging stations, a Luxor package room, and a ride-ready bicycle repair lounge.
Located at 2351 University Pkwy, Alon is just minutes from the beach and I-75, providing easy access to shopping, dining and major employment for the greater Sarasota region.
Alon is more than a place to live—it’s a place to belong.
To learn more or join the waitlist, visit www.alonsarasota.com.
The Collier Companies expresses sincere gratitude to Verdex Construction, the project’s general contractor, for their dedication to excellence and the high-quality craftsmanship evident throughout the property. We recognize Dynamik Design for their inspired architectural design, which shaped Alon’s elevated aesthetic and modern character. A special thanks to Kimley-Horn for their precision and professionalism as the engineer, which supported every phase of Alon’s development. Appreciation is also extended to Regions Bank for their instrumental role in financing the development, whose partnership and support were vital to bringing Alon to life. We gratefully acknowledge IDG, the landscape architect, for their inspired design that brings a sense of tranquility and connection to nature throughout the community.
A Strategic Step Toward 2X Growth
The launch of Alon Luxury Apartments in Sarasota marks a significant milestone in The Collier Companies’ ambitious Journey to 2X—a decade-long initiative to double the number of apartment homes in its portfolio. With over 13,000 apartment homes currently under management, this expansion reflects the company’s commitment to smart growth, innovation, and community development across the Southeast.
About The Collier Companies:
Headquartered in Gainesville, Florida, The Collier Companies is a 50+ year old multifamily owner/manager with communities in Florida and Georgia that develops exclusively for its own account. The Collier Companies’ portfolio is comprised of over 13,000 apartment homes. Founded by Nathan S. Collier in 1972, The Collier Companies is unique in its dedication to its Communities, Residents and Team Members as evidenced by its distinctive long term hold period and its Mission Statement: Proudly making your home the heart of our business while proudly supporting Team Members to become their best selves.
Nathan S. Collier is best known for endowing the University of Florida’s Nathan S. Collier Master of Science in Real Estate Program, consistently ranked #1 for public universities. Nathan also founded the Collier Prize for State Government Accountability through the UF’s College of Journalism & Communication, making the largest gift ever received to the College to fund investigative journalism. The Collier Prize is awarded annually at the White House Correspondent Association Dinner in Washington, D.C. He also founded The Peter F. Collier Award for Ethics in Journalism, administered by the NYU Carter Journalism Institute’s Ethics and Journalism Initiative (EJI). In addition to being a CPA and a Building Contractor, Nathan S. Collier is a proud triple Gator, with a bachelor’s in finance, an MBA, and a JD. A devout believer in continuous education, Nathan S. Collier is a graduate of HBS’s OPM25 as well as having attended Harvard Law School’s Program on Negotiation and continues to annually take a week of ExecEd at HBS through CEO. Nathan S. Collier currently teaches both Leadership as well as Real Estate Finance, Development, and Investment at the University of Florida’s Levin School of Law and at the Warrington College of Business.
The Collier Companies continues its 2X journey to double in size in the coming decade with exciting developments in progress, each project designed to reflect our commitment to quality, innovation, and community. As part of this momentum, we are actively progressing toward the completion of 4,345 apartment homes. Of these, 1,928 homes have been completed, 1,144 are currently under construction, and 1,273 are in development. Upcoming communities include Monarch in Fort Myers, FL, Verve in Wesley Chapel, FL, Elora in Vero Beach, FL, Azure in Pompano Beach, FL, Nova at One Nexton in Summerville, NC and a community in Wilmington, NC.
For more information about The Collier Companies, please visit colliercompanies.com. Nathan Collier has blogged on personal and professional leadership twice a week for over 15 years at NSCBlog.com
