Jordan's Blog

Jordan Chancey Recognized Among Top Real Estate Agents in Manatee County

• Jordan Chancey
• 10/20/26

Local real estate Broker Associate Jordan Chancey has recently earned top rankings from EffectiveAgents

Old Main Street Is Finally Getting Its Moment: Major Improvements Planned for Downtown Palmetto

• 10/1/26

A longtime Ellenton landmark is preparing for a major transformation.

• Jordan Chancey
• 09/18/26

What’s Coming to Palmetto? New Nature-Focused RV Resort Takes Shape

• Jordan Chancey
• 09/15/26

Looking for a Top Luxury Real Estate Agent in Parrish, Florida?

• Jordan Chancey
• 08/26/26

Another Waterfront Home SOLD on Snead Island

• Jordan Chancey
• 08/23/26

Groundbreaking on a New $7.5 Million School Campus in Parrish

• Jordan Chancey
• 08/16/26

River Preserve Estates in Parrish, Florida: A Buyer’s Guide to One of Parrish’s Newer Luxury Communities

• Jordan Chancey
• 08/10/26

For buyers searching for luxury homes in Parrish, Florida, River Preserve Estates deserves a closer look

Manatee County Housing Market: A Look at the First Half of 2026

• Jordan Chancey
• 07/28/26

As read in the North River News

Top 50 Real Estate Team in Manatee County

• Jordan Chancey
• 07/26/26

Buyers Found Their Perfect Waterfront Lifestyle on Snead Island

• Jordan Chancey
• 07/17/26

Foxbrook in Parrish, Florida: An Insider's Guide to One of North Manatee's Most Desirable Acreage Communities

• Jordan Chancey
• 07/11/26

Chelsea Oaks in Parrish, Florida: A Local Insider's Guide to One of Parrish's Best Gated Communities

• Jordan Chancey
• 07/4/26

Matthew Guthrie & Associates Realty Expands to New Waterfront Office at Regatta Pointe Marina

• Jordan Chancey
• 06/24/26

What's the Best Luxury Communities in Parrish, Florida Over $1 Million

• Jordan Chancey
• 06/12/26

Twin Rivers vs. River Wilderness: Comparing Two of Parrish, Florida's Most Desirable Communities

• Jordan Chancey
• 06/5/26

Everything You Want to Know About North River Ranch in Parrish, Florida

• Jordan Chancey
• 05/29/26

Managing the Intersection of Growth and Nostalgia in Palmetto

• Jordan Chancey
• 05/4/26

ADUs on the Rise Across Manatee County, But Rules Depend on Location

• Jordan Chancey
• 04/28/26

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are gaining traction across the Manatee River region.

Why Homeowners Are Renovating Right Now… And It’s Not What You Think

• Jordan Chancey
• 04/21/26

Today, most homeowners are renovating for a different reason entirely

House Tour: A little Southern charm on Sarasota Bay

• 04/15/26

A Small Space With a Big Purpose in Downtown Palmetto

• Jordan Chancey
• 04/1/26

As seen in the North River News

Is There Really a “Best Time” to Sell Your Home in 2026?

• Jordan Chancey
• 03/25/26

As seen in the North River News

The River Current Artist Series Debuts at Palmetto Historical Park

• Jordan Chancey
• 03/13/26

As seen in the North River News

Preserving Palmetto’s Past

• Jordan Chancey
• 03/5/26

As seen in the North River News

You Moved. Your Homestead Didn’t.

• Jordan Chancey
• 02/20/26

As seen in the North River News

Manatee River Market Check

• Feature in the North River News
• 02/6/26

A Look at the Top Area Sales of 2025

Rattlesnake Key: Ground Zero for the Biggest Land-Use Debate in Decades

• Jordan Chancey
• 01/23/26

Cleared for Landing..

• 01/15/26

Guests at the new St. Regis Longboat Key Resort can soon elevate their arrival..

Celebrating a new milestone on Tidy Island.

• Jordan Chancey
• 01/8/26

River Wilderness Golf Course sells for $4.5 Million

• 01/2/26

We love showcasing our listings in ways that go beyond the ordinary.

• Jordan Chancey
• 12/15/25

Introducing “Zen Waters” — Palmetto’s Newest Waterfront Retreat on the Manatee River

• Jordan Chancey
• 12/1/25

Serve Saturday: A Small Project with Big Community Impact

• Jordan Chancey
• 11/18/25

Official opening of Eleanor’s Coffee and Cakes

• Jordan Chancey
• 10/4/25

stop by, say hello, and experience one of Palmetto’s newest locally owned treasures

Now Certified Home Stagers

• Jordan Chancey
• 08/5/24

Emerson Point Preserve Park to add 97 Acres

• Jordan Chancey
• 03/13/24

The parcel is located on Snead Island, FL

Manatee County’s Largest Condo and Former Home of Tennis Hall of Fame Coach Nick Bollettieri Hits the Market for $2,950,000

• Jordan Chancey
• 03/2/24

Riverside Cleanup in Palmetto

• Jordan Chancey
• 02/3/24

Monthly Clean-Up Projects throughout Manatee County

Client Appreciation Riverside Soiree

• Jordan Chancey
• 01/28/24

Main Street President Jordan Chancey interview with ABC7

• Jordan Chancey
• 12/13/23

Meet and Greet with Santa photo area

• Jordan Chancey
• 12/12/23

Santa Clause is coming to town

Community Spotlight: Snead Island

• Jordan Chancey
• 11/14/23

Situated on the northern banks of the Manatee River, bordered by Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico

Jordan Chancey and Sarah Whisnant Earn Numerous Real Estate Awards

• Jordan Chancey
• 09/19/23

A Top 100 Small Team in Florida

Ground breaking ceremony held for the new Herrig Center for the Arts at ArtCenter Manatee

• Jordan Chancey
• 09/15/23

Completion set for late 2024

Buying a property on the water

• Jordan Chancey
• 07/24/23

Welcome to Coastal Living!

11th Annual REMAX Luxury Forum

• Jordan Chancey
• 06/26/23

New Orleans

Connor Park Dedication - City of Palmetto

• Jordan Chancey
• 04/28/23

The Bradenton Regatta Returns Feb 11

• Jordan Chancey
• 02/3/23

Just Closed- 1838 Amberwynd Circle, Palmetto Florida

• Jordan Chancey
• 12/7/22

Snead Island Real Estate

BayCare Health System announces that it will be opening a Parrish hospital by 2025

• Bradenton Herald
• 08/6/22

Jordan Chancey has earned the Certified Waterfront Specialist (CWS) designation

• Jordan Chancey
• 07/1/22

Chancey is well versed in the many considerations of waterfront properties, including permitting and legalities, water depths a...

Demolition begins to make way for 12-story apartment building in Downtown Bradenton

• Bradenton Herald
• 06/20/22

The 12-story building will now feature protruding balconies on the 11th and 12th floors, as well as a shade awning that covers...

Bradenton planetarium to host rock, pop music laser light shows for first time in 21 years

• Jordan Chancey
• 05/6/22

The lineup will feature classic rock artists such as Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin, as well as contemporary pop stars such as Bey...

Check Out This Ultra-Cute Retro Inn on Anna Maria Island

• Jordan Chancey
• 04/29/22

Co-owner Ashley Petrone shares five tips on how we can bring those same vacation vibes home.

Peek Inside Three Dreamy Local Guesthouses

• Sarasota Magazine
• 03/11/22

These guesthouses, in three different styles, offer luxurious touches inside and lush green spaces outside.

It's Time for the Parrish Heritage Day Parade and Festival

• Jordan Chancey
• 03/1/22

Saturday, March 5, with the parade at 10 a.m., followed by the event’s festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Here are top 5 coffee shops in Manatee County by popular vote.

• Jordan Chancey
• 02/24/22

Based on your favorites, we’ve listed the top five to let you decide who’s number one.

Tigers Woods’ golf, dining venue PopStroke to open soon in Bradenton-Sarasota area

• James Jones
• 02/8/22

PopStroke golf putting and casual dining concept opens in March at University Town Center

Longtime employee assumes ownership of Euphemia Haye

• Longboat Key Observer
• 02/6/22

Ray and D’Arcy Arpke sold Euphemia Haye to longtime employee Amy Whitt for an undisclosed sum.

The Market on Longboat Key draws crowds to first event

• Longboat Key Observer
• 01/25/22

The first of three markets at Town Center Green was a hit with residents

Linger Lodge Restaurant & RV Campground moves closer to reopening in Lakewood Ranch

• The Observer
• 12/20/21

Old Florida appeal will remain at Linger Lodge

Bright and cheery Japanese spot opens on Anna Maria Island

• Lee McCall Sarasota Herald-Tribune
• 12/14/21

It's the newest restaurant created by Steve and Loida Marzke

The Significance of Egmont Key

• Jordan Chancey
• 12/13/21

Merab Favorite

Bradenton Beach Holiday Boat Parade

• Jordan Chancey
• 12/2/21

Saturday, December 4, 6pm

32nd Annual St. Armands Circle Art Festival

• Jordan Chancey
• 11/11/21

November 13th-14th 10am-5pm

Sand sculptors prepare for Siesta Key's Crystal Classic

• Harry Sayer
• 11/11/21

The sand sculpting competition returns Nov. 12.

RE/MAX Luxury Forum

• Jordan Chancey
• 10/31/21

Scottsdale AZ 2021

Fancy Leaf Plant Co. Puts Down Roots in Parrish

• Chloe Cuyler
• 09/23/21

A passion for creatures of the leafy, green variety

The 50th Sunfish World Championship Comes to Sarasota

• Sarasota Sailing Squadron
• 09/17/21

The 100 competitors come from North, South, and Central America, the Caribbean, the Bahamas and Europe.

A Day on Pine Avenue

• Opal Unpacked
• 08/28/21

Anna Maria Island is a charming slice of Florida living, thanks to the quaint restaurants and boutiques that line Pine Avenue.

Bradenton's Banyan Coffee Co. is the Latest Local Gem

• Dennis "Mitch" Maley
• 08/15/21

Today, Banyan Cofee Co. is delivering world-class beans to the doorsteps of discerning coffee drinkers far and wide.

Lakewood Ranch seizes No. 1 spot in master-planned community sales

• Jay Heater
• 08/12/21

RCLCO study names Lakewood Ranch as nation's No. 1-selling master-planned community.

Five Popular Architectural Styles in Sarasota

• Vertical Design + Build
• 07/31/21

New home builds typically fall under one of these design themes.

Inside the New St. Pete Pier

• Opal Unpacked
• 07/28/21

Bigger and better than ever, the beautiful new St. Pete Pier boasts waterfront fun, sun, shopping, strolling, swimming, dining,...

Sarasota named one of 10 best places to live in the U.S.

• Jordan Chancey
• 07/13/21

The list ranked metro areas based on quality of life, desirability, housing affordability, job market, and net migration ratings.

The Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Festival is a week-long surrounding the Fourth of July.

• Jordan Chancey
• 06/26/21

Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Festival

We are proud to support another local charity and our wonderful community.

• Jordan Chancey
• 05/20/21

This year we sponsored the “Best Dressed Crew” award

Website ranks top small cities to start new business. Bradenton ranks near the top

• Mark Young- Bradenton Herald
• 05/12/21

Bradenton ranked 11th out of 1,300 small cities across the country

Have you heard the latest news!? PopStroke is coming to Manatee/Sarasota

• Jordan Chancey
• 05/6/21

An experiential golf and casual dining concept by Tiger Woods

Welcome to Hunter’s Point

• Jordan Chancey
• 04/13/21

An Eco-Minded Waterfront Community

It's Manatee Appreciation Day!

• Jordan Chancey
• 03/31/21

It's no surprise that manatees are a huge part of our community.

"I can't buy until I sell my current home!" Help!

• Peter Crowley
• 03/9/21

Knock- Answers the age old problem

New developments, newer resales help drive condo market up on Longboat

• Eric Garwood
• 02/26/21

“ In Florida, right now, it's just a very positive place.''

Mila’s on the Manatee brings Palmetto riverfront restaurant property back to life

• James A. Jones Jr.
• 02/16/21

Fixed Span Cortez Bridge Replacement Accelerated

• Joe Hendricks
• 02/7/21

Manatee Ave Bridge slated for 2027-2032

Pittsburgh Pirates announce limited capacity for upcoming spring in Bradenton

• Jason Dill
• 02/1/21

Take me out to the ballgame

Restaurant News: Tenth Street Coffee opening in Palmetto

• Jimmy Geurts
• 01/25/21

The coffee shop features a wide selection of drinks and a breakfast and lunch menu.

The Manatee County Fair kicked off Thursday night

• Jordan Chancey
• 01/18/21

Fair officials say they are taking many precautions to help keep everyone safe

View the live-streaming manatee cam and see these gentle giants

• Jordan Chancey
• 01/7/21

"LIVE! From the Manatee Lagoon"

Cheers 🥂

• Jordan Chancey
• 01/2/21

A reflection on 2020

Let’s Go Watch a Polo Match at Sarasota Polo Club

• Allison Forsyth
• 12/29/20

Be sure to wear your best casual country club attire.

Hunsader Famrs Counrty Christmas Festival

• Jordan Chancey
• 12/16/20

It's the most wonderful time...

Our staging servises assisted 18 clients in 2020

• Jordan Chancey
• 12/4/20

The icing on the cake..

The Gulf Coast..Rich in history!

• Jordan Chancey
• 12/3/20

Bradenton.."The Friendly City"

Welcome!

• Jordan Chancey
• 12/1/20

We are ready for 2021..