Did you know: Fisher Island, this is very rich Island in South Florida was once the private property of an African-American millionaire

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.

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.

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.

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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