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Fisher Island, this very rich Island in South Florida was once the private property of a Black Man

Updated July 24, 2023 11:20 AM

Fisher Island, very rich and popular Island in South Florida between downtown Miami and South Beach was once the private property of African American businessman and real estate developer Dana A. Dorsey, South Florida's first African-American millionaire back in the early 1900's.

Take a look at Miami Beach across the palm trees of Fisher Island Florida. Waiting to get on the ferry

It became known as Fisher Island after it was purchased by Land developper Carl G. Fisher in 1919 when construction of the island really begin.

The only way in or out of Fisher Island Florida is through this ferry. The car in front of me is getting on the ferry

Nowadays, if you want to get a piece of real estate property on Fisher Island, get ready to spend between $2 million and up to $40 million.

This is a view of Miami Beach Florida from the from the ferry coming from Fisher Island

Some of the notable people who live or have lived in Fisher Island includes tennis champion Andre Agassi, media Mogul Oprah Winfrey and German American designer, former actress and model Barbara Becker.

What the hell was I doing in Fisher Island?

Wouldn't you like to know LOL...

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