This land would eventually become the massive retirement community known as The Villages. Morse took over the development of The Villages in the 1980s and has since grown it into one of the largest retirement communities in the world. Morse's net worth is largely derived from his ownership of The Villages and its related businesses.
H. Gary Morse is an American entrepreneur with a net worth of $2.5 billion. He is the son of Michigan-born developer, Harold Schwartz, who purchased a large amount of land in Florida in the 1960s. Morse took over the development of this land, which became the massive retirement community known as The Villages, in the 1980s and has since grown it into one of the largest retirement communities in the world. His net worth is largely derived from his ownership of The Villages and its related businesses.
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💰 Net worth: $2.5 Billion (2024)
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Selling the land while living in another state became a legal issue, and the partnership reworked the business into a mobile home development. The new venture was unsuccessful, and Mr. Schwartz ultimately bought out his partner, and brought in his son H. Gary Morse. H. Gary Morse ended up turning the development into a massively successful retirement community called, The Villages. The community has gained increasing notice, as it has become one of the most powerful voting blocks in the nation. Mr. Morse is often referred to as the "Wizard of Oz", because he controls the local newspaper and radio stations, and consequently, has a large influence on the community. However, he is rarely seen.
