16 celebs who moved to Florida and why they love it there

Sylvester Stallone is one of several celebrities who've moved to the Sunshine State.Ian Gavan/GettyWealthy buyers and celebrities are increasingly choosing Florida for its tax benefits and weather.Athletes like Tom Brady and stars like Scott Baio are establishing themselves in the Sunshine State.

A growing tech population is influencing the housing market down south, too.For a lot of movers, affordability was a key driver in a move to Florida, and other perks, like great weather and no income tax, were a bonus. Now, Florida has become a less affordable option for some.

But if you're a celebrity who can afford it, the other benefits outweigh the price.Florida is often viewed as a last stop or a place to relax in retirement. And while that is the case for some, like Sylvester Stallone, who moved to Florida in 2023 after decades in California, others see an opportunity for Florida to be the next great business city.

Google cofounder Larry Page spent more than $170 million on two properties in South Florida — and brought his business with him — as California's taxes were too high.The realignment of wealth has made some regions more popular than they were previously, but Florida in particular has emerged as a great place to call home for the wealthy.Business Insider rounded up 16 celebrities and business leaders who have left various parts of the country to establish themselves — and, in some cases, their businesses — in sunny Florida, presented in alphabetical order by last name.

Scott Baio moved to Florida due to California’s homeless issue.GettyThe "Happy Days" and "Charles in Charge" actor posted on X in May 2023 that he was leaving California after 45 years, citing the homeless issue in LA County."Florida is pretty much what America was like 50 years ago," Baio told Fox Business anchor Maria Bartiromo weeks after the post.

"It's just people hanging out. Everything's wide open, it's free, the people that I meet are all just nice."David Beckham bought a massive condo in