NIMBY billionaires spend $67M for a small bit of grass right between their palatial Florida estates — to avoid having another neighbor

Billionaire tech moguls Larry Ellison and David MacNeil have collectively spent $67 million to buy a 4-acre plot of land in Manalapan, Florida, preventing a record-breaking $285 million mansion from being built. This purchase highlights the lengths wealthy individuals will go to avoid having additional high-value homes pop up nearby, reflecting a trend of "Not In My Backyard" (NIMBY) attitudes among the elite. The implications suggest a deepening divide between the ultra-wealthy and average residents, as these billionaires prioritize personal privacy and exclusivity over community development.