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Friday evening saw a fantastic turnout of young and old as they gathered to listen to the music of the man whose genre of music is a lifestyle specific to him. The songs of Jimmy William Buffett came alive on the stage inside the CAT5 Hurricane Barn at the Rose Marina on December 1st. 

The Buffett lifestyle is as unique as the feeling you get driving along the scenic U.S. Route 1 highway that leads to the Conch Republic that represents him. Born in Pascagoula, Mississippi, on December 25, 1946, Buffett’s passing came as a shock to many on September 1st in Sag Harbor, New York, from an aggressive form of skin cancer.

The tribute concert featured food trucks, a Kiwanis raffle and a Marco Island Academy Key Club Bake Sale. But the highlight of the evening were the local artists playing their favorite Jimmy Buffet songs and regaling the audience with stories.

It was a natural fit for the management team of Rose Marina to do a tribute concert featuring local entertainers, all to thank Buffet for the enjoyment he has brought so many.

“We wanted to do something that would recognize the Jimmy Buffett contribution to the vibe we all feel regarding his music and the wonderful feeling it leaves with us,” said Dan High, Rose Marina General Manager. “With the help of a number of other entertainers on the island and elsewhere, we were able to pull this together.”