From the Sun Hearald: “Planning Commission unanimously votes in favor of Margaritaville casino”
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Casino and Restaurant made a splash with the Biloxi Planning Commission on Thursday, when the 14 members present unanimously approved the plans complete with a Volcano Bar.
“That’s part of the entertainment that’s proposed,” said Michael Cavanaugh, attorney for the developers.
The Volcano Bar is based on Buffett’s song, “Volcano,” and is similar to the new bars at Margaritaville restaurants in Las Vegas, Orlando, Cancun and Jamaica. The volcano erupts each hour, filling giant blenders below with green margaritas. Cavanaugh said swimsuit-clad entertainers slide down the volcano and into the blenders.
He said financing is in place for the $48 million, 68,000-square-foot resort, which would be the first Margaritaville Casino. Developers hope to open by the end of the year on the Back Bay at Fifth Street.