Howard Schultz is the latest billionaire to ditch the West Coast for Miami
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Howard Schultz is the latest billionaire to bite the West Coast dust. The former Starbucks CEO — worth $6.6 billion, according to Bloomberg — is leaving Seattle, his home of 44 years, for Miami, he wrote on a LinkedIn post on Tuesday. "We are enjoying the sunshine of South Florida and its allure to our kids on the East Coast as they raise families of their own," he said. Schultz, who transformed Starbucks from a local coffee chain to a global retailer, stepped down as the company's CEO in 2023.
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Main Idea: Howard Schultz is moving from Seattle to Miami, making him the latest billionaire to leave the West Coast as new state tax plans draw attention.
Key Points:
- Schultz, the former Starbucks CEO, said he is leaving Seattle after 44 years and relocating his family office to Miami.
- He said South Florida appeals to him because his children and grandchildren are on the East Coast.
- The Schultz Family Foundation will stay based in Seattle even as his family office moves.
- His move came the same day the Washington state House approved a new millionaire tax, and it follows other wealthy tech leaders buying homes in Miami.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Wealthy residents leaving Seattle can shrink the local tax base and add pressure on state leaders to rely more on smaller households and businesses.
Positive Impact
Miami may gain jobs and spending from billionaire relocations,.
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The article centers on his move from Seattle to Miami and the business/family office relocation he announced.
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It is the legislative body that approved the new millionaire tax on the same day mentioned in the.
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Named as a billionaire whose Miami purchase is cited as another example of the relocation trend.
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The article references entities tied to its cofounders buying homes in Miami.
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Named as a billionaire whose home purchase in Miami is cited as part of the broader pattern.
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Zuckerberg’s company is mentioned in connection with his Miami home purchase.
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The article says the family’s nonprofit will continue operating from Seattle.
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