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#Jimmy buffet license#

Look for it to open in September 2023 with signature amenities inspired by Buffett's songs: License to Chill Bar, Coconut Telegraph Coffee Bar, and Fins Up! Beach Club, to name a few. The newest is under construction on Fort Myers Beach, where a historic and persistent barefoot vibe makes it a natural.

Some of the first Margaritaville Resorts in Jimmy’s accommodations portfolio went up in Florida, and they continue to populate beach scenes. “Wastin’ away again in Margaritaville” - Fort Myers BeachĪrchitect's rendering of the newest Margaritaville - Photo courtesy of Morris Depew & Associates I’d also suggest Guanabanas Restaurant and Dune Dog Café for good-time “slumming” in Jupiter. Despite Jupiter’s reputation as a magnate-magnet, its good-time bars and restaurants keep it real. to start your party Square Grouper opens at 11 a.m. Well, to be truthful, the bar draws crowds on a regular basis to party in the sand and hear live tunes with a magnificent view of the water and Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse.īut you don’t have to wait until 5:00 p.m. This Buffett-Alan Jackson collaboration drew crowds to the Square Grouper Tiki Bar at Jupiter Inlet, where its music video was filmed in 2006. Jupiter's casual, real side - Photo courtesy of Discover The Palm Beaches On par fame-wise with its fishing, Destin’s white powder sand drifts into heavenly visions that transcend the definition of “beach.” “It’s five o’clock somewhere” - Jupiter Fishing charter boats dock at the ready to ferry you out for the catch of a lifetime, followed by a seafood dinner fitting its reputation. “Got to stop wishing, got to go fishing” - Destinĭestin's gem-like emerald seas hold the promise of trophy catches - Photo courtesy of Destin-Fort Walton Beachĭestin has earned its reputation as the "World’s Luckiest Fishing Village" thanks to its close proximity to deep, emerald waters, where you can pull in snapper, grouper, marlin and sailfish. On the flipside, gorgeous beaches and a surfer’s vibe add to the Parrothead (as fans of Jimmy Buffett are called) flavor. Bars, restaurants, historic attractions and B&Bs still make it a dream destination for travelers. Augustine’s Old City, famous for its colonial fort and other structures along cobbled streets. Originally modeled after island sailor bars, it sits at the doorstep to St. Start your Jimmy pilgrimage with a visit to Tradewinds Lounge, “The Oldest Lounge in the Oldest City,” where the young artist performed.

Augustine, where he lived for a brief period in the early 1970s. But Buffett’s cure for cabin fever could very well be St. Most interpret this as a yearning for a Caribbean island such as St. Augustine for history and water sports - Photo courtesy of “I’ve got to fly to Saint Somewhere” - St. Sit for a spell, let the bobbing boats lull away the present tense and dream of sailing away for a day. Here, the Apalachicola River meets the Gulf of Mexico, so you can easily find a waterfront spot to lose yourself. Once the third busiest port in Florida, it retains its historic buildings, now home to inns, shops and seafood restaurants where local shrimp rules. The town is a throwback to the pre-Civil War era and is known for its seafood and working waterfront. There is one particular harbor that brings out the romantic wayfarer in me, and that is Apalachicola in the Florida Panhandle. Bonus: Just an island hop away, Cabbage Key is considered by many as inspiration for one of Buffett’s most famous ballads, “Cheeseburger in Paradise.” “But there’s this one particular harbor” - ApalachicolaĪpalachicola's working waterfront - Photo courtesy of Chelle Koster Walton Its nine miles of beaches are considered some of the best shelling destinations in Florida and even offer overnighting for campers or those who reserve a rustic cabin in advance. It requires boat transportation, which is readily available from water taxis and tours at nearby island marinas. One of the best for whiling away a Jimmy Buffett kind of day is Cayo Costa Island State Park, off the shores of Fort Myers. If being stuck on a sandbar sounds like your fantasy getaway, Florida has more sandbars than you can shake a kayak paddle at. “Stranded on a sandbar” - Cayo CostaĬayo Costa, an island unconnected to the mainland - Photo courtesy of Visit Fort Myersīuffett sings it like it’s a bad thing. So, when it's time to “go where it’s warm,” follow this Buffett-inspired map. Buffett’s lyrics often bring to mind locales where I have followed his footsteps – literally or figuratively – in the Sunshine State.

He certainly has spent enough time there, and so have I, as a Floridian of four decades. It’s almost as though Jimmy Buffett wrote the soundtrack to Florida.