Florida’s Jimmy Buffett Fans Show Up Big for New ‘Margaritaville’ License Plate

November 4, 2024

Florida Parrot Heads are showing their love for the legendary Jimmy Buffett in a big way, with hundreds preordering the new Margaritaville license plate. Since it went up for preorder on October 1, it’s already racked up 777 preorders, according to data from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV). That makes it the fourth-most popular presale plate in Florida right now, following plates for Biscayne Bay, Inter Miami CF, and Protect the Gopher Tortoise.

For all you Jimmy fans, here’s the deal: the proceeds from this Margaritaville plate will go toward Singing for Change, the foundation Buffett started to support nonprofits in Florida, especially those helping hurricane victims and other disaster relief causes. So every plate sold isn’t just repping a legend; it’s also doing some good.

Here’s how the preorder leaderboard is stacking up:

Biscayne Bay Plate – Leading the pack with 1,286 preorders, especially popular in Miami-Dade County. Miami residents got a boost thanks to waived fees funded by the Brady Hunter Foundation, supporting Biscayne Bay restoration and education.
Inter Miami CF Plate – With 229 sales, proceeds from this one will support the Inter Miami CF Foundation, funding community programs and youth initiatives in South Florida.
Protect the Gopher Tortoise Plate – An eco-fave supporting habitat preservation efforts.

Want to get your Margaritaville plate? Vouchers are $33, and while it’s non-refundable, you’ll get a refund if it doesn’t meet the presale requirement of 3,000 orders. So if you’re ready to make Buffett proud, grab your Margaritaville plate now—perfect for any true Parrot Head.

Written by: MJ