How Old Is Rick Scott?

Rick Scott, the tea party-courting health-care executive with the Solantic Corp., is the Republican nominee for governor in the state of Florida. He is running against Democratic nominee Alex Sink. As part of Politics Daily's series providing background about the major candidates in 2010, here are some answers to frequently asked questions about his life.

How old is Rick Scott?

Scott is 57 years old.

When was Rick Scott born?

Scott was born Dec. 1, 1952.

Where was Rick Scott born?

Scott was born in Bloomington, Ill.

Who are Rick Scott's parents and what do/did they do?

Scott's father was a truck driver and his mother, Esther Scott, was a clerk at J.C. Penney and hostess at a Chinese restaurant in their hometown of Kansas City, Mo.

Does Rick Scott have any siblings?

Scott is the second of five children. He has a younger brother, Steve, who still lives in Kansas City.

When did he move to Florida?

Scott moved to Florida in 1997.

What did Rick Scott do before deciding to run for Senate?

Scott was the founder of the Columbia Medical Corp. in 1987 but was ousted by the company's board of directors 10 years later due to accusations of overbilling of Medicare and Medicaid. Scott went on to co-found the Solantic Corp., which operates urgent care centers in Florida, and the private investment firm Richard L. Scott Investments.

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Read Rick Scott's full bio on his official website.

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