Source: Fortune
Summary
Miami and its surrounding areas are becoming a hotspot for Silicon Valley billionaires to showcase their wealth, with extravagant yachts and seaside mansions. However, the increasing demand for dock space is causing a shortage, with some marinas charging up to $500,000 a year for access. Billionaires like Sergey Brin, Jeff Bezos, and Bill Gates are among those affected, with some being turned away due to lack of available berths. The scarcity is expected to worsen as more billionaires flock to Florida, driven by factors like California’s proposed wealth tax.
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Silicon Valley billionaires are buying up property in Florida, but their superyachts are running into a hard limit: dock space. Miami’s marinas are bursting at the seams, with some yacht owners paying up to $500,000 a year for access. Ken Griffin, founder of Citadel, is building a private yacht marina in Miami Beach to accommodate his own 308-foot superyacht. The scramble for dock space is a rare instance where billionaire wealth can’t guarantee access.
Author: Evan Null
