“He would be humbled, yet sheepishly thrilled.
Thebeloved singer-songwriterwas honored during a dedication ceremony on Friday, August 30 inKey West.
Crowds gathered to watch the unveiling of new signs officially naming historic A1A the Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway.
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Buffett, whodied on September 1, 2023, named his fifth studio albumA1A.
Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill designating State Road A1A the Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway in June.
Our family is very touched and deeply grateful by this incredible tribute.”
Constructed in 1927, A1A runs the entire length of Florida’s east coast, fromFernandina Beachto Key West.
Jimmy named his fifth studio album after A1Anow, 50 years later, were helping return the favor."