Point Buckler Island in Solano County, California, last sold for $150,000 in 2011. The 50-acre private island was a kiteboarding hotspot frequented by tech giants. Get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in business, from Wall Street to Silicon Valley — delivered daily. AdvertisementAdvertisement"I've run out of money to fight and the island is worth a lot of money," he said. The shipping container clubhouse on Point Buckler Island Courtesy of John SweeneyThe island's ritzy history is part of the reason for its $75 million price tag, Sweeney explained.

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