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Buffett Supports Florida’s Marijuana Initiative

December 23rd, 2019


Jimmy Buffett has come out in support of the Make It Legal Florida campaign to legalize recreational marijuana in the Sunshine State:

“Pot, weed, marijuana, cannabis — whatever you call it, it’s good medicine,” Buffett says in a video released by the campaign today. “Make it legal.”

Make It Legal Florida has received verified 190,000 signatures in support of its adult-use marijuana initiative and says it is waiting for thousands more to be verified by supervisors of elections around the state. To make the upcoming election ballot, the initiative must collect 766,200 verified signatures by February 2020.

Make It Legal would allow individuals age 21 years and older to use and purchase marijuana. However, the initiative would prohibit cannabis grown at home, only allowing it to be purchased at dispensaries currently selling medical marijuana. Just this week, an initiative sponsored by Regulate Florida died after failing to receive enough signatures with the looming deadline.

Earlier this year, Buffett partnered with Parallel, formerly Surterra Wellness, to launch his own marijuana brand, also called Coral Reefer.

“Life is supposed to be about having fun and staying healthy enough to enjoy it,” Buffett said at the time. “I think Coral Reefer will help a lot of folks do that.”


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Buffett to Hold Get Out the Vote Rally for Florida Candidates

October 31st, 2018


Jimmy Buffett will once again use his musical talents and celebrity to get out the vote in Florida. He’ll perform at a rally in West Palm Beach on Saturday for Senator Bill Nelson and gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum.

From the Palm Beach Post:

The event is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Meyer Amphitheatre in downtown West Palm Beach, according to a post by the Gillum campaign.

Palm Beach resident Buffett is no stranger to Democratic politics. A few days before the Aug. 28 Democratic primary, he performed a free concert in Hollywood for Gwen Graham, who finished second to Gillum in the five-candidate race.

Read the full article here.


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Buffett Playing Rally Tonight for Gwen Graham

August 23rd, 2018


Here are the details for Jimmy Buffett’s get-out-the-vote rally for Florida governor candidate Gwen Graham:

On Thursday night, the legendary Florida singer/songwriter will host a get-out-the-vote concert for Democratic candidate for governor Gwen Graham, and it’s free and open to the public.

The concert is at the ArtsPark at Young Circle amphitheater in Hollywood. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the concert starts at 7:30 p.m., according to Graham’s campaign.


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Buffett Endorses Graham in Florida, Will Hold Rally

August 14th, 2018


Jimmy Buffett has endorsed Democrat Gwen Graham in the Florida governor race and will hold a rally for her.

Legendary Singer/Songwriter/Author and Florida icon Jimmy Buffett announced today that he is hosting a Get Out The Vote Concert for Gwen Graham.

Buffett, a long-standing advocate of Florida’s environment and quality of life is committed to helping Gwen win the Florida Governor’s race and follow in the footsteps of her father, Governor and U.S Senator Bob Graham.

“Like her Dad, Gwen will put the interests of everyday Floridians first. She has a heart for people and a passion for the Sunshine state. She’ll protect our precious natural environment, ensure we have strong public schools and affordable health care. It’s been too long since we have had a Governor for all the people. For that reason, I am supporting my friend, Democrat Gwen Graham, for governor and I encourage ya’ll to do the same” Buffett said.

Buffett will be playing a Get Out the Vote Concert for Gwen on August 23 in South Florida. More details will be forthcoming.

“Jimmy isn’t just a legendary musician, he is also a dedicated environmentalist who has worked with my family for years to preserve Florida’s natural treasures,” Graham said. “I am proud to have earned his vote on Election Day – come that Tuesday it’ll be alright.”


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Buffett Performs at Key West Margaritaville

December 18th, 2017


Jimmy Buffett performed at his Margaritaville restaurant in Key West on Saturday night, and new senator-elect Doug Jones from Alabama was in the house:

Alabama’s new U.S. Senator-elect got a special serenade from one of its favorite sons.

Doug Jones was in Key West, Florida this weekend with his wife, Louise, to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. During the visit, the couple visited the Margaritaville restaurant where they we recognized by owner and entertainer Jimmy Buffet, a native of Mobile.
The singer serenaded the couple with his version of “Stars Fell on Alabama,” according to Politico, which first reported the encounter.

Incredibly Very Special Guest … #DougJones #StarsFellOnAlabama

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