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May 12th, 12:40 pm
JUST ANNOUNCED!  Keep the Party Going: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett, featuring the Coral Reefer Band returns to The Wharf Amphitheater in Orange Beach, AL on Friday, October 24! Tickets on sale this Friday at 10am.
https://www.buffettnews.com/2025/05/12/32563/

JUST ANNOUNCED! Keep the Party Going: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett, featuring the Coral Reefer Band returns to The Wharf Amphitheater in Orange Beach, AL on Friday, October 24! Tickets on sale this Friday at 10am.
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All Parrotheads should be sure to register for the annual Parrothead convention taking place that weekend right there in Gulf Shores/Orange Beach Alabama. www.MOTM.rocks

May 11th, 6:23 am
From SiriusXM: Mac McAnally and Kenny Chesney Remember Jimmy Buffett on Radio Margaritaville

Join a heartfelt conversation between longtime friends and music legends Mac McAnally and Kenny Chesney. Listen as they share onstage stories, songwriting insights, and fond memories of their friend and musical hero, Jimmy Buffett.

How to Listen: Listen to “Songlines & Stories: Reflections on Jimmy Buffett with Mac McAnally and Kenny Chesney” on SiriusXM’s Radio Margaritaville (Ch. 24) during the broadcast times below, or stream the full special anytime on the SiriusXM app and web player here.

Air Dates & Times on Radio Margaritaville (All Times Are Eastern)

May 11 at 8am & 5pmMay 12 at 1pmMay 13 at 10amMay 14 at 3pmMay 15 at 6pm
https://www.buffettnews.com/2025/05/11/32559/

From SiriusXM: Mac McAnally and Kenny Chesney Remember Jimmy Buffett on Radio Margaritaville

Join a heartfelt conversation between longtime friends and music legends Mac McAnally and Kenny Chesney. Listen as they share onstage stories, songwriting insights, and fond memories of their friend and musical hero, Jimmy Buffett.

How to Listen: Listen to “Songlines & Stories: Reflections on Jimmy Buffett with Mac McAnally and Kenny Chesney” on SiriusXM’s Radio Margaritaville (Ch. 24) during the broadcast times below, or stream the full special anytime on the SiriusXM app and web player here.

Air Dates & Times on Radio Margaritaville (All Times Are Eastern)

May 11 at 8am & 5pmMay 12 at 1pmMay 13 at 10amMay 14 at 3pmMay 15 at 6pm
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Had me weepy by the end

they twisted the knife in my gut when they talked about Mac's concert at the Ryman...I had conflict come up and had to give tickets away...and Kenny shows up!!! He needs to show up at the Montgomery concert now!!!

I wonder what guy Kenny is dating these days?

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May 6th, 7:53 pm
From Boca Magazine: Margaritaville Resort Orlando: A Personal Connection to Jimmy Buffett’s Spirit

Long before I checked into Margaritaville Resort Orlando, I had the once-in-a-lifetime chance to meet the legendary Jimmy Buffett himself back in 2016, and it was a special meeting and total surprise.

It happened just a few miles from home at the 5 o’clock Somewhere Bar & Grill at the Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida. There he was, casually enjoying chicken wings—approachable, warm and exactly the way you’d hope your favorite artist would be. He talked openly about life, music and his career, smiling and laughing without a trace of ego. He even posed for a photo with my mother and I, sealing a moment that felt full of joy and authenticity. 

When he passed, I thought about his legacy and how I felt like this man really wanted people to enjoy life to the fullest.
https://www.buffettnews.com/2025/05/06/32555/

From Boca Magazine: Margaritaville Resort Orlando: A Personal Connection to Jimmy Buffett’s Spirit

Long before I checked into Margaritaville Resort Orlando, I had the once-in-a-lifetime chance to meet the legendary Jimmy Buffett himself back in 2016, and it was a special meeting and total surprise.

It happened just a few miles from home at the 5 o’clock Somewhere Bar & Grill at the Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida. There he was, casually enjoying chicken wings—approachable, warm and exactly the way you’d hope your favorite artist would be. He talked openly about life, music and his career, smiling and laughing without a trace of ego. He even posed for a photo with my mother and I, sealing a moment that felt full of joy and authenticity.

When he passed, I thought about his legacy and how I felt like this man really wanted people to enjoy life to the fullest.
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He didn't just give a concert. He threw a party. My favourite album of his is Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, b/c it captures the feel of that... "Some things never change... like the mentality of this crowd!" No, Jimmy. No we don't.

add or text me privately saying Hello am a real fan.. got a surprise for real fans only 🎁🎁🎊🎊🎉🎉

April 25th, 8:45 am
From the Advocate: Jimmy Buffett sideman Mac McAnally steps to the spotlight, but is still bragging on Jim

Mac McAnally:  “I did 80 shows last year, mostly bragging on Jimmy,” he said. “I’ve always bragged on Jim, but I’ve got more reason to these days. He’s not getting to run the regular lap that we always ran together. I sing his songs and I meet the fans who made a lifetime habit of following his music.”
https://www.buffettnews.com/2025/04/25/32550/

From the Advocate: Jimmy Buffett sideman Mac McAnally steps to the spotlight, but is still 'bragging on Jim'

Mac McAnally: “I did 80 shows last year, mostly bragging on Jimmy,” he said. “I’ve always bragged on Jim, but I’ve got more reason to these days. He’s not getting to run the regular lap that we always ran together. I sing his songs and I meet the fans who made a lifetime habit of following his music.”
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Partying just like Bubba did.... 🎶🍸🍹🦜🫧🐬🦈🌴🦩🕔🏴‍☠️⛵️🥭🧉🩴🐕🐾🎶

Incredible songwriter, singer, storyteller and musician BUT an even more phenomenal human being! We need more “Mac’s” in our world today! 🎶🎸🎹🥁🎵🎸🎤

Time for Mac to return to The Beacon.Theater in Hopewell Va. Love his show. his stories and his music!

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April 11th, 5:31 am
The new Margaritaville specialty license plate is available for pre-order in Florida, offering the perfect blend of tropical flair and meaningful impact. According to the Department of Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, the Margaritaville specialty license plate has 2,713 pre-sale vouchers. The state prerequisite for a plate to be printed is 3,000 pre-sale vouchers.  Only 287 more license plates need to be ordered before the plate will be manufactured and made available.
https://www.buffettnews.com/2025/04/11/32545/

The new Margaritaville specialty license plate is available for pre-order in Florida, offering the perfect blend of tropical flair and meaningful impact. According to the Department of Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, the Margaritaville specialty license plate has 2,713 pre-sale vouchers. The state prerequisite for a plate to be printed is 3,000 pre-sale vouchers. Only 287 more license plates need to be ordered before the plate will be manufactured and made available.
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Is it just 5 letters you can use ? My plate is PEAR8HD and I think to long

We may have to have two license plates on front and back in Florida now and we may get to get two different ones if there are two different ones

April 8th, 9:42 am
From tiny Belmont, Mississippi, Lyman Corbitt McAnally Jr. – known to one and all as Mac – has a worldwide reputation as a songwriter (“Old Flame,” “Back Where I Come From,” “Two Dozen Roses”) and guitarist – he’s got a record 10 wins as the Country Music Association’s Musician of the Year.  McAnally was also Jimmy Buffett’s right-hand man for nearly 30 years. Buffett, who recorded McAnnally’s “It’s My Job,” “Beach House on the Moon” and other tunes, tapped him to anchor his touring group, the Coral Reefer Band, in the early 1990s. A gig that ended with Buffett’s death in September 2023.
https://www.buffettnews.com/2025/04/08/32541/

From tiny Belmont, Mississippi, Lyman Corbitt McAnally Jr. – known to one and all as Mac – has a worldwide reputation as a songwriter (“Old Flame,” “Back Where I Come From,” “Two Dozen Roses”) and guitarist – he’s got a record 10 wins as the Country Music Association’s Musician of the Year. McAnally was also Jimmy Buffett’s right-hand man for nearly 30 years. Buffett, who recorded McAnnally’s “It’s My Job,” “Beach House on the Moon” and other tunes, tapped him to anchor his touring group, the Coral Reefer Band, in the early 1990s. A gig that ended with Buffett’s death in September 2023.
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Love this. Thanks Mac!

Carry on the music, Mac. ❤️

Dawn Jackson Smith will be blowing her hole about this!

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April 6th, 7:44 am
From Palm Beach Daily News: Jimmy Buffetts last remaining house in Palm Beach is poised to sell on Root Trail

When Jimmy Buffett died in September 2023, the “Margaritaville” singer left behind three Palm Beach houses that formed a casual compound, of sorts, on the same historic street near the ocean.

Two of those houses have since been sold, and the last one — at 135B Root Trail — was just put under contract by an as-yet-unidentified buyer who is waiting to close the deal, the Palm Beach Daily News has confirmed. There’s no word yet on how much money will change hands.
https://www.buffettnews.com/2025/04/06/32536/

From Palm Beach Daily News: Jimmy Buffett's last remaining house in Palm Beach is poised to sell on Root Trail

When Jimmy Buffett died in September 2023, the “Margaritaville” singer left behind three Palm Beach houses that formed a casual compound, of sorts, on the same historic street near the ocean.

Two of those houses have since been sold, and the last one — at 135B Root Trail — was just put under contract by an as-yet-unidentified buyer who is waiting to close the deal, the Palm Beach Daily News has confirmed. There’s no word yet on how much money will change hands.
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rather sad

I’m sure too many memories there for Jane to keep.

Hopefully whomever it is that is buying these homes is going to make them BnBs or something similar (for a reasonable price so that ALL fans can enjoy their stay)

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