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Dole bought Lana’i in 1922, and now 98% of the island, with 3,200 inhabitants, is owned by David Murdock. He bought the island for $90M in a side deal during the purchase of Dole. Bill Gates offered $1B for the North side of the island, and David refused.

8 responses to “Lana’i Landing”

  1. !MimosaMicheMichelle! Avatar
    !MimosaMicheMichelle!

    I will take a spec just to have something to dream about!

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  2. PhOtOnQuAnTiQuE Avatar
    PhOtOnQuAnTiQuE

    Why did he offered $1B for the North side of the island ?
    Do you know what was he planning to do of it ?

    By the way, how did you get this picture, from this point of view ?

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  3. livepaola Avatar
    livepaola

    I love Lana’i! Enjoy your stay there!

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  4. mdork Avatar
    mdork

    Lovely pic. I think you mean David Murdock (with a "k") though.

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  5. jurvetson Avatar
    jurvetson

    Yes, thanks – I fixed the caption. CEO of Castle & Cooke Resorts. 86 years old, monopolist of the lands, and according to my local surfer source, not so sure he wants to leave it with his "26 year old leather-pants wearing son." The locals feel vulnerable.

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  6. TomiTapio Avatar
    TomiTapio

    Nice shot.

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  7. L. A. Garchi leo_gricha instgrm Avatar
    L. A. Garchi leo_gricha instgrm

    larry ellison got it cheaper that gates could have 😉 great shot

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  8. jurvetson Avatar
    jurvetson

    whoa – Ellison bought Lanai.

    @leonardgarchi — how much did Ellison pay?

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