17 Celebrities Who Live in Florida and Their Mega-Mansions

Florida has become one of the most celebrity-dense states in the country — not just for vacationers, but for full-time and part-time residents who have chosen the Sunshine State for its tax advantages, lifestyle, and privacy. Here are 17 of the most well-known celebrities who call Florida home.

Jupiter and the Palm Beach County coast

• Tiger Woods — Jupiter Island. His custom compound with a dedicated practice hole and 100-foot Intracoastal dock is one of the most documented celebrity estates in Florida.
• Michael Jordan — Jupiter. The NBA legend has deep roots in Jupiter's golf and athlete community, centered around The Bear's Club.
• Celine Dion — Jupiter Island. The Canadian superstar owned a spectacular Jupiter Island estate for many years, one of the landmark properties on the island's oceanfront.
• Ryan Seacrest — Palm Beach. The TV host acquired oceanfront property on Palm Beach Island, joining one of the most exclusive communities in the world.
• Elin Nordegren — North Palm Beach. Tiger's ex-wife built a stunning custom contemporary on the Intracoastal in North Palm Beach.
• Howard Stern — Palm Beach. The radio legend established Florida domicile with a Palm Beach presence providing genuine privacy.

Miami and South Florida

• Gloria Estefan — Star Island. The iconic Cuban-American singer has been among Star Island's longest-tenured celebrity residents.
• Ricky Martin — Star Island and Palm Beach. The Puerto Rican superstar has maintained South Florida residences for years.
• Tom Brady — Indian Creek Island. The seven-time Super Bowl champion made Miami one of his primary bases post-retirement.
• Ivanka Trump & Jared Kushner — Indian Creek Island. Their acquisition became one of the highest-profile real estate transactions in recent Florida history.
• Matt Damon — Star Island. The Oscar-winning actor has been associated with Star Island's gated island community.
• Alex Rodriguez — Miami. The former Yankees slugger has long-maintained Miami ties with real estate throughout Miami-Dade County.

Other Florida celebrities

• Vanna White — Palm Beach County coast. The Wheel of Fortune co-host has a presence in the South Palm Beach County oceanfront corridor.
• Shaquille O'Neal — Central Florida. The NBA legend has maintained a Florida presence throughout his post-playing career.
• Derek Jeter — formerly Tampa (Davis Islands). The Hall of Fame shortstop owned a notable Davis Islands estate.
• Hulk Hogan — Clearwater. The wrestling legend has made the Tampa Bay area his home base.
• Vince McMahon — Palm Beach County. The WWE founder has maintained a South Florida presence reflecting the area's appeal to business and entertainment figures.

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