In 2004, I was working as a new home salesperson in a Florida retirement community. Every day, the same questions: What are the best places to retire? Which communities should I look at? How much does it really cost? What’s it actually like to live here?
The answers were out there, but nobody was putting them together in one place, so I built Florida for Boomers.
Nearly 20 Years Later
What started as a simple website has grown into the largest independent resource for people planning their retirement move to Florida. Today, more than 120,000 people subscribe to our newsletter for guidance on 55+ communities, cities, cost of living, healthcare, taxes, and everything else that goes into making this decision.
Our website draws more than 2.2 million visitors per year. We send over 5 million emails per month. And we’ve helped thousands of people find the right community and make the move with confidence.
I’m also the author of The Florida Retirement Handbook — the best-selling guide to retiring in the Sunshine State — and Inside the Bubble, the definitive book on The Villages, the world’s largest retirement community.
No Sales Pressure. Just Straight Talk.
Here’s what makes us different: I don't personally list or sell homes. I’m not a builder’s representative. I don’t work for any community. That means when I write about a place, you’re getting an honest take, not a marketing brochure.
What You’ll Find Here
Whether you’re just starting to think about Florida or you’re ready to visit communities, we cover it all:
- Reviews of 55+ and active adult communities across the state
- City and region guides covering cost of living, healthcare, lifestyle, and more
- Our free newsletter with the latest updates, new community openings, and honest insights
- The Florida Retirement Handbook — the complete guide to making the move
- Our constantly updated list of the 25 Best Places to Retire in Florida
Get Started
If this is your first time here, the best place to start is our free newsletter. You’ll get honest insights on communities, cities, and the realities of retiring in Florida.
If you just want to browse, I’d start with our 25 Best Places to Retire in Florida or explore the Ultimate List of New 55+ Communities in Florida.
For Community Developers & Real Estate Professionals
We partner with a select group of 55+ community developers and real estate agents to connect them with our audience of active retirement buyers. If you’re interested in putting your community in front of 120,000+ subscribers who are actively planning their move to Florida, learn more about partnering with us.
Thanks for being here.
Ryan Erisman
Founder, FloridaForBoomers.com