Music legend Jimmy Buffett died on Sept. 1. He was not just a music icon, but a Florida icon. The Sunshine State was his home base and where he was adored by so many of his fans.
These photos are from the USA TODAY Network-Florida archives and show Buffett through the years.
Always a smile on Jimmy Buffett's face when he performed
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Jimmy Buffett, at what may well have been his final performance, July 3 near Newport
Nov. 4, 2002--West Palm Beach--Jimmy Buffet performs for the crowd during a rally for candidate for Governor Bill McBride left and running mate Tom Rossin at Galaxy Aviation. Buffett traveled to Tampa and Orlando to promote McBride. Staff photo by greg lovett ORG XMIT: ORG XMIT: MER0708281457390871
Bill Nelson,(left) and Andrew Gillum (right) greet Jimmy Buffet (CENTER). Democrats hold a rally at Meyer Amphitheatre that was wrapped up with a performance from Jimmy Buffet.
From 2021 in Delray Beach
Jimmy Buffett and Friends play The Pavilion at Old School Square on May 13, 2021 in Delray Beach.
Jimmy Buffett and Friends play The Pavilion at Old School Square May 13, 2021 in Delray Beach.
Looking patriotic in West Palm Beach
Jimmy Buffet at at a rally held Meyer Amphitheatre that was wrapped up with his performance November 3, 2018 in West Palm Beach.
Always supporting good causes
Jimmy Buffet performs God Bless American during the Fifth Biennial Palm Beach Navy SEAL Evening of Tribute at The Breakers Palm Beach April 6, 2022.
Big Miami Dolphins fan
Miami Gardens, FL ...Jimmy Buffet with Dolphins owner Stephen Ross at Landshark Stadium.
Performing in the Bahamas
Jimmy Buffet at Atlantis resort on Paradise Island, Bahamas.
On stage with Jon Bon Jovi in 2019
Jon Bon Jovi and Jimmy Buffett perform during the Everglades Foundation ForEverglades dinner dance at The Breakers Saturday February 16, 2019.
Jon Bon Jovi and Jimmy Buffett perform during the Everglades Foundation ForEverglades dinner dance at The Breakers Saturday February 16, 2019.
Back in the day
Jimmy Buffet, chairman of the Save the Manatees Committee in 1991.
Jamming at a Miami Heat game in 2013
Emilio Estefan (top center) and Jimmy Buffett (top right) join in with the Miami Heat Rhythm Section during a timeout in game 1 against the Spurs at AmericanAirlines Arena on June 6, 2013.
The subject of an Annie Leibovitz photo shoot
Palm Beach favorites Jimmy Buffet photographed by Annie Leibovitz for Corcoran Group's new ad campaign.
Caring for the environment
Musician Jimmy Buffet, joins Florida Governor Charlie Crist during his visit Pensacola Beach June 5, 2010 to inspect damage to the beaches of the west coast of Florida from oil spilled in the Gulf of Mexico.
Signing 'Brown Eyed Girl' in West Palm Beach
Jimmy Buffett sings Brown Eyed girl during the beginning of his set at November 14 2006 at Sound Advice during a stop on the Party at the End of the World tour in West Palm Beach.
