State Road A1A hugs much of the state's coast with stretches of incredible ocean views for those who don't need to rush south on Interstate 95. Proceeds from license plate sales will go to a charity founded by Buffett, Singing for Change, and will benefit Florida nonprofits that help victims of hurricanes and other disasters, Harrell said. "I feel somewhat slighted that we don't have margaritas up here," she said to laughs. Tracie Davis, D-Jacksonville, couldn't help but express a little disappointment. While the bills were enthusiastically received, state Sen. We need to add a red parrot to that one." "I happen to prefer the one with the beach chair, the tree on the water and a plane," Harrell said while showing the Senate Transportation Committee samples of suggested license plates. Matt Sayles/Invision/AP Jimmy Buffett performs at the after party for the premiere of "Jurassic World" on June 9, 2015, in Los Angeles. The other bill would create a specialty license plate with the word "Margaritaville" - a Buffett song that has become a nickname for Key West. State Road A1A, the historic scenic highway that winds about 340 miles along Florida's Atlantic Coast, would become Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway under one bill. Gayle Harrell, R-Stuart, who sponsored one of the bills. No one represents the open sun, beaches, music more than Jimmy Buffett and Margaritaville," said state Sen. "Margaritaville is just what Florida is all about. A state Senate committee on Wednesday unanimously approved two bills to honor Buffett after watching a short video tribute to him. Now the Florida Legislature wants to return the favor. Looking to waste away with a cheeseburger in paradise? You could soon do so while driving down Jimmy Buffett Highway with a Margaritaville license plate.īuffett, the iconic Florida singer who died last year, wrote songs that drove tourists to the Florida Keys looking for sun, sand and relaxation.
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