St. Pete Man Becomes Instant Millionaire After Mega Millions Win

Author Coop

July 15th, 2021 9:36 AM

Wouldn’t this be nice?

55-year-old Michael Rees’ has claimed the $1 million Mega Millions prize from the June 22nd drawing, according to the Florida Lottery. The ticket was purchased at Sunrise Quick Stop, which is located at 5100 34th Street South right in St. Pete.

Rees went for the Quick Pick ticket, and this scored him the million bucks. Unfortunately, he didn’t match the Mega Ball. But he isn’t the only one getting a payout. The Sunrise Quick Stop will also get a $1,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.

The next drawing will be Friday, July 16 at 11 p.m. with an estimated jackpot of $117 million dollars, according to ABC Action News.

What would you do if you won the next drawing?

8 Ways To Blow A Million Dollars Fast in Tampa

• Hire Pat Maroon for your Adult Hockey League Team

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  Hey why not - he's won THREE Stanley Cups in a row now!? And $1 million would be a raise for him. Not only would you get a ringer who can put the puck in the net, we're pretty sure no one would mess with anyone on your team. An enforcer like that is key!

• Rent Tom Brady’s First Tampa House For a Couple Years

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  When the G.O.A.T. first joined the Bucs, he needed a nice place to crash so he rented Derek Jeter's South Tampa house. The rent? About $44,000 a month, according to various reports.

• Live at The Don CeSar For 5 Years

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  Need some beach time? You could spend the next few years on St. Pete Beach. And you would never have to make your own bed!
• Your Own Private Gasparilla

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  Have your own Gasparilla. Rent a few floats and invite a few hundred friends over. You should have plenty of money left over to cover enough Captain Morgan for everyone.

• Never Cook Again

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  With $1 million, you could have that Cuban / 1905 Salad combo at Columbia Restaurant in Ybor for every meal for the next 50 years.

• Book Duran Duran for a private beach concert.

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  With a million, you could afford to book the band and a small venue for a private show with your friends on Clearwater Beach!
• You can buy a used 2011 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano Alonso

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  The perfect accessory to cruise South Tampa... but used? It's still a Ferrari! It would only cost you about a third of your winnings, though your auto insurance may climb a little. The gecko and general might each want that business.

• Buy a private island.

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  There's a 1-acre island off Tarpon Springs that is for sale at the opening of the Anclote River. You can put a house on it, or just leave it the way it is and enjoy some private outdoor time just a boat ride away.

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