Margaritaville Resort: A Memorial to Jimmy Buffett
Across the street is the iconic It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere Bar, where the beach vibe continues with tables in the sand It reminded me of a plaque I once gave my husband that said, "A Drink in the Hand, Toes in the Sand," but doing it was much better than just reading about it.
If you need more diversion, you can play a round of cornhole, rent a kayak or attend the weekly "best dance party in flip-flops." OK, so yes -- this one is just a bar -- but with Buffett's vibe all-pervasive and his music so immersive, for the moment I was thankful that it's always 5 o'clock somewhere.
And if you're still questioning the importance of the singer to Florida's legacy, State Road A1A, a major Florida highway, will soon become Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway while specialty "Margaritaville" license plates will be available throughout the state. Hard not to hum along.
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WHEN YOU GO
For more information, contact www.visitlauderdale.com/beaches-and-beyond/cities-towns/hollywood and www.margaritavillehollywoodbeachresort.com.
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Fyllis Hockman is a freelance writer. To read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.
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