2 boomers from Chicago who bought homes in Florida share why they're retiring in the Sunshine State — and what they miss about Illinois

• Two boomers who are moving to Florida for retirement say the state meets their retirement goals.
• One boomer told BI he's determined to retire in Florida after a hurricane destroyed his home.
• About 739,000 people moved into Florida between 2021 and 2022.

For many retirees, Florida is the ideal state. The Sunshine State doesn't tax retirement income, has hundreds of miles of beaches, and offers a slower pace of life in many places.