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Created Jun 19, 2025 by Aiden Deegan@aidendeegan800Maintainer

Why A-listers are FLEEING New York City and lA for The 'Redneck Riviera'


Forget the Hamptons and Malibu, the abundant and well-known have an unlikely brand-new go-to location.
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Referred to as the 'Redneck Riviera', Florida's panhandle is bring in celebrities in droves.
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Taylor Swift, Vince Vaughn and Addison Rae are simply a few of the A-listers who have been drawn to the region's quaint towns and sensational beaches.

The panhandle was even provided an unexpected boost after the city of Destin was name-checked by Swift in her tune 'Florida!!!'

The Sunshine State has actually long interested wealthy elites seeking to leave high income tax in the similarity New york city and California.

But while Miami used to be a hotspot, overcrowding, skyrocketing home prices and a lack of personal privacy are pressing A-listers to check out other parts of the state.

Celebrities are shunning the Hamptons and Malibu in favor of Florida. Travis Kelce has actually been hunching down at this $20million Boca Raton mega estate as he bulks up for his final NFL season

Kelce is living at the ultra special Royal Palm. Royal Palm subscription is invite just and clients pay annual dues of around $30,000, plus a one-off cost of $210,000, to access 'world class facilities'

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift were recently found on a date night in West Palm Beach (Pictured in New York City), which is likewise showing popular with A-listers

Luxury real estate agent Aaron Buchbinder told the Daily Mail that Boca Raton has actually become a celebrity preferred and is currently where Travis Kelce is camped out in a $20 million mansion.

Whether they are escaping high earnings taxes or the spying eyes of paparazzi, A-listers are significantly leaving New york city and Los Angeles for more anonymous Florida towns.

The decision to transfer to Florida, or a minimum of invest 183 days of a year there, brings substantial financial benefits as homeowners do not pay income tax.

According to the National Taxpayers Union Foundation Florida, 'remains the indisputable winner from movement of taxpayers and their dollars from one state to another'.

But for many celebrities privacy is just as essential, which is in part causing an exodus from the likes of New york city and Los Angeles, according to Buchbinder.

Instead, numerous are deciding for the 'Hamptons of the South', a stretch of highway on the panhandle which boasts Rosemary Beach, Seaside - the brand-new urbanist town where The Truman Show was recorded - and the quirky Alys beach.

The decision to move to Florida, or a minimum of invest 183 days of a year there, brings substantial monetary benefits as citizens do not pay income tax. Pictured: Pensacola on Florida's panhandle

The Florida panhandle or the 'Redneck Riviera' is significantly drawing in A-listers thanks to its stunning scenery and secluded communities. Pictured: Rosemary Beach

The panhandle offers an alternative to Miami, where the abundant and famous have historically gathered, thanks to its laidback pace of life and ample space. Pictured: Alys Beach

Chris Stapleton, Luke Bryan, Jerry Jones, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, and Vince Vaughn all own homes in the area. Most recently, Russell Brand, Megan Moroney, and Riley Green have actually been spotted vacationing nearby.

It is also a hit with reality stars and influencers like Brielle Biermann, Hannah Brown, and Addison Rae.

With a raft of multi-million dollar homes, numerous areas have waitlists to purchase up property on the powder white beaches.

While Miami was the location to be throughout the pandemic, the busy city quickly ended up being overrun with traffic and less opportunities to develop brand-new homes, increasing costs and leaving buyers looking for calmer areas and more personal privacy and space.

In the Mediterranean-inspired panhandle community of Alys Beach, a just recently developed oceanfront residential or commercial property sold for $24 million, the highest figure on record for the area.

By contrast, the most pricey waterside home ever offered in Miami went for a whopping $120 million in March.

Alys Beach, a preplanned, Mediterranean-inspired neighborhood, is one of the state's most searched for locations to live and is located on the panhandle

Beyond the panhandle, West Palm Beach has become a sanctuary for finance bros, or hedge fund 'hedgies,' after they found it as a means of leaving the Covid-19 lockdown.

Travis Kelce and Swift were likewise just recently identified in the area, enjoying a romantic $400 date night at Harry's dining establishment.

The town is close to another playground for the ultra rich, Palm Beach, where President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort is based.

Smug factor billionaires are boycotting the Hamptons as they flee to new summer sanctuary

Luxury real estate agent Aaron Buchbinder, based in Boca Raton, has observed a guaranteed, 'shift in the celebrity migration pattern.'

The Compass agent informed the Daily Mail that stars are attracted to the 'more subtle lifestyle' that these cities use.

'Areas like Miami and the Hamptons ended up being extremely saturated throughout and after the height of the pandemic, and for some the traffic and consistent attention are deterrents,' Buchbinder stated.

'That's where places like Boca Raton be available in. These locations offer the very best of both worlds: big estates with lots of land and privacy, gated communities for safety, and a real sense of privacy, while still being within reach of Miami and Palm Beach.'

Boca has a long history of celeb residents, consisting of Ariana Grande, Adam Sandler, rap artist Bhad Bhabie, rocker Chris Carraba, and tennis pros including Chris Evert, Andy Roddick, and Coco Gauff.

A newly developed oceanfront residential or commercial property in the ritzy Alys Beach community sold for $24 million, a record in the location however still well except the $120 million record for a beachfront Miami estate

Buchbinder stated the hottest community in Boca is the ultra-exclusive Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, where Kelce is out in his $20 million estate.

Royal Palm subscription is invitation just and customers pay annual dues of around $30,000, plus a one-off charge of $210,000, to gain access to 'world class facilities' in the preppy private community.

Chris Wands of Douglas Elliman, who specializes in South Florida property, told the Daily Mail that celebs are looking for 'high-end, security, and discretion.'

'These locations are subtle yet ultra-upscale, with world-class golf courses, private beach clubs, and gated neighborhoods. They are ideal for celebs who want comfort and gain access to without the flash,' Wands said.

Gated communities supply an increased level of privacy from snap-happy fans and paparazzi alike.

Chris Wands, who concentrates on South Florida real estate, told Daily Mail celebrities are looking for 'luxury, security, and discretion'

Wands thinks that Kelce picked Boca since he desired to avoid the 'chaos of Miami or the Hamptons.'

Kelce's go-to fitness instructor also lives close by, who has been prepping him for what might be his final NFL season.

It is likewise slightly more economical to purchase in Boca or West Palm Beach, rather than the luxurious Palm Beach, known for its socialite scene, or star-studded Miami, where Gloria Estefan, Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, and Ivanka Trump reside.

He has actually likewise kept in mind an uptick in celebrities vacationing on 30A, which describes the 24-mile stretch of road in South Walton County.

Wands thinks the southern location, 'provides a level of anonymity that's difficult to discover in prominent locations like Miami or Malibu.'

'Gated neighborhoods, private beaches, and a slower pace make it ideal for high-net-worth people seeking to relax without continuous media attention,' Wands said.

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