- 1947foundation year
The “Colen Built” legacy of building quality homes in exceptional communities that customers are proud to own lives on in every home they deliver. Just like it did when they started back in 1947. his is oldest, privately owned developer in the state of Flo...rida. The passion for creativity in land development and home building flows in the Colen blood. Kenneth Colen, Sidney’s son, grew up in the business and since 1981, has served as President and Developer of all homebuilding operations. As a debt-free company they have the financial stability, and decades of family owned expertise, to deliver on their promise to build quality, energy-efficient homes in well-designed, amenity rich communities for years to come. Their management team has worked together for many years and they remain the oldest, privately owned land developer in the state of Florida. Founded in St. Petersburg, Florida in 1947 by the late Sidney Colen, their award winning, family-owned building and development company has built many thousands of homes in Florida for people of all ages. In 1975, Colen brought his experience and vision to Ocala with the purchase of Circle Square Ranch, a 13,000 acre working cattle ranch.