Jimmy Buffett makes Vanity Fair 100 List
Jimmy Buffett made Vanity Fair’s list of the world’s 100 most powerful and influential people (“The New Establishment” – October 2008 issue). He comes in at number 97. SPHERE OF INFLUENCE: In the past year, …
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Harrahs Slows Plans for Biloxi Margaritaville
From the SunHerald: “Don’t worry. Margaritaville will be built. Work just slowing down” The credit crunch has squeezed even the world’s largest casino company and Harrah’s put an end to rumors about the Margaritaville building …
You can hear it on the Coconut Telegraph
The Key West Citizen has an article “Attorney: Buffett didn’t coin phrase” Jimmy Buffett didn’t coin the phrase “Coconut Telegraph” after all, an attorney for the singer/songwriter’s Margaritaville Enterprises now says. Buffett attorney Jeffrey Smith …
Buffett’s Empire in Rolling Stone Magazine
In the June 26th, 2008 issue of Rolling Stone Magazine there’s a half page article titled “Buffett’s Expanding Empire” on page 18
Margaritaville Salsa Line Coming Soon
The Detroit Free Press has an article about the new Margaritaville Salsa line: Margaritaville joins the mix – Ferndale firm branches out with Buffett’s line of food” As Jimmy Buffett hits the stage tonight at …
Buffett’s Honolulu Restaurant to Open in November
The Honolulu Advertiser has an article on the one year anniversary of Don Ho’s death: “Hawaii marks year after Don Ho’s death … Singer’s widow, children at odds; showroom, restaurant change, too” Since Don Ho’s …
Corona Sales Decline for First Time in 16 Years
From Advertising Age: "Other Brews May Have Corona Singing Blues" Corona has long been miles away from the ordinary — and the competition. But for the first time in 16 years, the seemingly unstoppable Mexican …
New Margaritaville Headquarters in Orlando
The Orlando Business Journal reports that Buffett plans to relocate his Margaritaville Enterprises LLC headquarters to Orlando: "Parrothead empire to roost in Orlando" Jimmy Buffett may croon about wasting away in Margaritaville, but the reality …