Early Life and Education of Rick Scott: A Complete Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Rick Scott. From birth to education, explore key events.

Richard Lynn "Rick" Scott is an American politician currently serving as the senior United States Senator from Florida since 2019. He is a member of the Republican Party. Prior to his senatorial role, Scott served as the 45th Governor of Florida for two terms, from 2011 to 2019. Beyond his political career, Scott has experience as an attorney and businessman. He is also a Navy veteran.

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1928: Birth of Mother Esther J. Scott

In 1928, Esther J. Scott, Rick Scott's mother, was born.

May 11, 1952: Frances Annette Holland Born

On May 11, 1952, Frances Annette Holland (later Scott's wife) was born.

December 1, 1952: Rick Scott Born

On December 1, 1952, Richard Lynn Scott, later known as Rick Scott, was born in Bloomington, Illinois.

December 1, 1952: Richard Lynn Myers (Rick Scott) born

On December 1, 1952, Richard Lynn Myers, later known as Rick Scott, was born in Bloomington, Illinois.

1954: Mother remarried and Rick adopted

In 1954, Rick Scott's mother, Esther, married Orba George Scott Jr., who adopted Rick, leading him to take his stepfather's surname and become known as Richard Lynn Scott.

1970: Graduated High School

In 1970, Rick Scott graduated from North Kansas City High School.

April 20, 1972: Scott Married Frances Annette Holland

On April 20, 1972, Rick Scott, then aged 19, married his high school sweetheart, Frances Annette Holland, who was also 19 years old.

1972: Married Ann Holland

In 1972, Rick Scott married Ann Holland in a Baptist church in Kansas City.

1975: Graduated from University of Missouri–Kansas City

In 1975, Rick Scott graduated from the University of Missouri–Kansas City with a bachelor of business administration.

1978: Licensed to Practice Law

In 1978, Rick Scott was licensed to practice law by the Texas Bar after earning a juris doctor degree from Southern Methodist University.

2006: Death of Stepfather Orba George Scott Jr.

In 2006, Orba George Scott Jr., Rick Scott's stepfather, passed away.

2010: Florida voters passed constitutional amendments banning gerrymandering.

In 2010, Florida voters passed constitutional amendments banning gerrymandering of congressional and legislative districts.

2010: Scott's Net Worth Estimated

In 2010, Rick Scott's net worth was estimated at US$219 million.

2012: Death of Mother Esther J. Scott

In 2012, Rick Scott's mother, Esther J. Scott, née Fry, passed away.

2012: Scott's Net Worth Estimated

In 2012, Rick Scott's net worth was estimated at $84 million.

2013: Scott's Net Worth Estimated

In 2013, Rick Scott's net worth was estimated at $133 million.

July 1, 2015: Scott's Net Worth Growth

On July 1, 2015, it was reported that Rick Scott's net worth had grown to $147 million.

August 2015: Scott's Approval Rating at 45 Percent

As of August 2015, Rick Scott's approval rating was at 45 percent, showing a steady increase from a low of 26 percent in December 2011.

December 31, 2016: Scott's Net Worth Growth

On December 31, 2016, it was reported that Rick Scott's net worth had grown to $149 million.

April 2017: Scott's Approval Rating Reaches 57 Percent

In April 2017, Rick Scott's approval rating reached 57 percent, reflecting a positive trend during his governorship.

December 31, 2017: Scott's Net Worth Growth

On December 31, 2017, it was reported that Rick Scott's net worth had grown to $232 million.

July 2018: Scott's Earnings in Cayman Islands Hedge Funds

In a July 2018 financial disclosure statement, Rick Scott and his wife reported earnings of at least $2.9 million in hedge funds registered in the Cayman Islands, a tax haven.

August 2018: Scott's Net Worth Estimated

In August 2018, Rick Scott's net worth was estimated at $255 million.

2018: Scott Divests from Firms Linked to Venezuela and Russia

By 2018, Rick Scott and his wife no longer held stocks in the firms with links to Russia or Venezuela.

February 2019: Scott Ends Trust Holdings

In February 2019, Rick Scott announced that he would no longer keep his holdings in a trust.

2020: Scott Wealthiest Member of Congress

Based on financial disclosure reports covering 2020, it was reported that Scott has a minimum net worth of just over $200 million, making him the wealthiest member of Congress.