![]() According to Margaritaville's website, it's in the tropics "somewhere between the Port of Indecision and Southwest of Disorder."īuffett passed away on September 1, 2023, at the age of 76, from Merkel cell carcinoma, a rare but aggressive form of skin cancer. Soon after, the cafe was added, and the rest is history. Buffett's international empire now includes restaurants, cruises, resorts, residences, and merchandise.īut where exactly is Margaritaville today? Although its original home is still in Key West, it's truly a state of mind. The original Margaritaville retail store opened on Duval Street in Key West back in 1985. Margaritaville stems from Buffett's 1977 album, "Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes," which features the iconic song "Margaritaville." Ever since its release, Florida has truly never been the same. "A1A" is also the name of an early pivotal album by Buffett. "So well deserved! Every state needs a Jimmy Buffet highway! He brought sunshine and palm trees to all of the states!!!!" exclaimed a fan on an Instagram post published on Thursday by Buffett's sister, Lucy Buffett. The stretch of A1A that the new name would designate will span the entire state of Florida, beginning at the Florida-Georgia line all the way down to Buffett's beloved Key West, the home of Margaritaville. ![]() On Thursday, January 25, the Florida House of Representatives staged "Jimmy Buffet Day" to honor the late Buffett and his music, legacy, philanthropy, and, of course, his love for the Sunshine State and its "Margaritaville state of mind."Īt the celebration, a House Committee at the Florida Capitol approved two pieces of legislation: the establishment of a Margaritaville specialty license plate and the designation of historic State Road A1A as the "A1A Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway." Florida-based fans of the late Jimmy Buffett are in for some "changes in latitudes" - or the change of a major highway, to be exact. ![]()
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