Parrotheads Unite at Residents Beach

On Sunday, March 10th, devoted Parrotheads listened to the Nautical Wheelers Band perform music made famous by legendary Jimmy Buffett. The green lawn on Residents Beach featured passionate fans of Jimmy Buffett wearing brightly colored Hawaiian-style shirts and leis. It was a Buffett signature “laid-back party vibe” for Parrotheads.

Nautical Wheelers is a timeless classic written by Jimmy Buffett and according to his fan base, the song captures the essence of Buffett’s laid-back and carefree style. The song describes a group of individuals who value freedom, good times and sailing away from the stress of everyday life. So, the fans sang and danced to the tune and lyrics of “Dance with me, dance with me, nautical wheelers take me to stars that you know.”

Another special day for Parrotheads in Florida was on Friday, March 8th when the Florida legislature approved HB 91 – to rename all of State Road A1A as “Jimmy Buffett Highway” from its tip in Ferdinand Beach to Mile Marker 0 in Key West. According to the legislative news, the first highway marker is to be installed on Aug. 30, a date that is a nod to a Buffett classic - “Come Monday,” which references a Labor Day Weekend show.

Senate President Kathleen Passidomo cheekily referred to it as “the most popular bill of session.” Now the measure, which will honor beloved tropical singer, songwriter and troubadour Jimmy Buffett, is ready for the Governor’s signature.