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7 Tampa Bay Billionaires Make Forbes List

Seven Tampa Bay billionaires made the list of Forbes World billionaires list. They come out with this list every year and of course there are people that you know on…

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Seven Tampa Bay billionaires made the list of Forbes World billionaires list. They come out with this list every year and of course there are people that you know on the list. Including Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg.

We know that there would be billionaires here in Tampa Bay. So, who are the Tampa Bay billionaires and what do they do to get their money? Ronald Wanek is the Tampa Bay billionaire who’s worth the most. He is the founder of Ashley Furniture which is worth $5.3 billion. Ronald‘s son Todd is the CEO of Ashley Furniture and is worth $3.2 billion.

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CANTON, OH - AUGUST 06: Edward DeBartolo, Jr., former San Francisco 49ers Owner, speaks during his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction speech during the NFL Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium on August 6, 2016 in Canton, Ohio.

Robert Duggan is an entrepreneur and is worth $3.9 billion. Additionally, there is Eddie DeBartolo Jr. who has a net worth of $3.3 billion. Mr. DeBartolo is the former owner of the San Francisco 49ers and runs a property development and investment firm here in Tampa.

Next, Todd Christopher is the founder of Vogue International. Vogue International is a hair care products company that has made him have a net worth of $3.2 billion. Kenneth Feld makes the list with a net worth of $2.7 billion. You may recognize the last name Feld as that is Feld Entertainment which puts on events like Disney On Ice and Monster Jam.

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ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 18: (L-R) Aaron Hicks and CEO of Feld Entertainment Kenneth Feld attend the Monster Energy Supercross VIP Event at Angel Stadium on January 18, 2020 in Anaheim, California.

Finally, the seventh of the Tampa Bay billionaires is a man named Thomas James, who is worth $2.7 billion. He is in the finance and investments business.

Other Billionaires Other Than The Tampa Bay Billionaires

How about the top celebrity billionaires that are on this list. George Lucas is the top person with a net worth of $5.5 billion. Next is Steven Spielberg worth $4.8 billion. Additionally, there is Michael Jordan at $3.2 billion and Oprah Winfrey at $2.8 billion. Finally, rounding out the top five is Jay-Z with a net worth of $2.5 billion. Taylor Swift made the list this year. She is worth $1.1 billion which makes her the 2,545th richest billionaire in the world.

Here Is The Wealthiest Person In Florida

Ever wondered who had the most money in Florida? If so you have come to the right article. "Here is the wealthiest person in Florida." I wont tell you just yet, but you will find out below.

Yes, we have a lot of famous people who live in Florida, but this wealthy individual is not an athlete or entertainer. I have actually never heard of him until today. Each and every year Forbes releases a list of the 400 wealthiest people in the United States.

Who Is The Wealthiest Person In The United Sates?

He is a very controversial person but Elon Musk is the wealthiest person in the United States. He has a net worth of $251B. I am actually no longer on twitter because of him. Im sorry it's now called X. I will give him his props however,  he has done well for himself. It's almost impossible for him to go broke.

He has created generational wealth and that should be the goal for everyone. Musk has 11 kids and those kids will never have to want for anything.

How did the people who made this list make their money?

This list includes people who have earned their wealth through software,  investments, retail, sports, family ties and food. To make the list, billionaires had to make at least $2.9 billion!

There are a lot of familiar names on this list. Especially the heirs!  For instance, the grandson who founded Walmart has made this list. The son of the founder of Chick-fil-A has made this list as well. They so far seem to be making their family proud and keeping the family business alive. 

California

Larry Ellison is the wealthiest person in California. He is an American entrepreneur who co-founded software company Oracle Corporation.  He has an estimated net worth of $158B.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 24:  Larry Ellison attends the Rebels With A Cause Gala 2019 at Lawrence J Ellison Institute for Transformative Medicine of USC on October 24, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images)

Georgia

Chick-fil-A Ranks As America's Favorite Restaurant According To One Industry Surveys the wealthiest person in Georgia. He is the executive Vice President of STC Brands and Chick-fil-A Ambassador of the fast-food chain. Chick-fil-A was founded by his father. He has an estimated net worth of $9.7B. 

Illinois

Lukas Walton is an American billionaire heir. He is the grandson of Sam Walton who is the founder of Walmart. He has an estimated net worth of $24.2B

SAN LEANDRO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 03: Customers enter a Walmart store on September 03, 2019 in San Leandro, California. Walmart, America's largest retailer, announced that it will reduce the sales of gun ammunition that can be used in handguns and assault style rifles, including .223 caliber and 5.56 caliber bullets. The move comes one month after a gunman opened fire on customers at a Walmart store in El Paso, Texas.  (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Kansas

Charles Koch is the wealthiest person in Kansas. According to Bloomberg Billionaires as of June of this year he is the 20th richest person in the world.  He has an estimated net worth of $54.5B

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Florida

Ken Griffin is the wealthiest person in Florida. He is an American hedge fund manager and is the  founder, chief executive officer, co-chief investment officer, and 80% owner of Citadel LLC. 

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 12: Founder and CEO at Citadel LLC Kenneth C. Griffin participate in a discussion at the New York Times 2013 DealBook Conference in New York at the New York Times Building on November 12, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for The New York Times)
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