The hot new commute for Miami billionaires costs $1,000 a minute

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ILandMiami's helipads, one of which is seen here off the coast of Star Island, float through Miami's waterways, providing flexible landing for the city's billionaire residents.

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As a real estate agent, making money off Airbnbs was a safe bet. I decided to franchise my favorite coffee shop instead.

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Real estate agent Jordan Hooten decided to franchise his favorite coffee shop as an investment.

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The fastest-growing and fastest-shrinking US cities

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Ocala, Florida, had the highest percent increase among metros.

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After visiting Florida for decades, I'd choose this gorgeous, uncrowded beach town over Miami any day

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Michelle Polizzi

I left NYC for Miami at 58. I retired early thanks to an unexpected saving.

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Scovel loves Miami's sunny weather.

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I led my company's move from Wall Street to Florida. Here's why we chose St. Petersburg instead of Miami.

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Carlos Questell oversaw Webull's relocation of its headquarters to St. Petersburg.

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I've lived in Florida for over 25 years. These 6 islands probably aren't on your radar — but should be.

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As a local, North Captiva is one of my favorite Florida islands.

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Palantir's Alex Karp has ties to a $46 million Miami mansion that was bought before his company's HQ move

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Alex Karp, the CEO of Palantir, is tied to a $46 million Miami home purchase.

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Howard Schultz is the latest billionaire to ditch the West Coast for Miami

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Howard Schultz, the former Starbucks CEO, is leaving Seattle for Miami.

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At 33, I moved to a Florida island full of retirees. Despite the age gap with my neighbors, my social life is amazing.

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Jennifer Silverman

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