Unflappable Parrot Heads Gather In Key West

When Jimmy Buffett wrote and recorded “Trying to Reason with Hurricane Season” in 1974, he couldn’t have anticipated that Hurricane Wilma would threaten plans for a gathering of about 3,000 of his “Parrot Head” fans 31 years later.

This week, Parrot Heads from all over the country flocked to Key West for their 14th annual “Meeting of the Minds” convention.

Although some venues have changed, the convention is featuring a traditional schedule of beachside parties, musical performances by Buffett band members and friends, and charitable activities.

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