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Haute Event: Kenny Chesney and Jimmy Buffet Perform at Everglades Foundation Benefit; Raised $2.1 million

by Sharon Frajlich

Around 700 guests flocked to The Breakers Resort in Palm Beach on Friday Feb. 18 for the Everglades Foundation’s annual ForEverglades Benefit. Kenny Chesney performed hit songs “Back Where I Come From” and “Somewhere with You,” followed by a surprise duet performance with legendary singer Jimmy Buffet.

Other attendees included golfing star and Everglades Foundation board member Jack Nicklaus, pro-tennis coach Nick Bollettieri and former no.1 world tennis player Mats Wilander.

By the end of the night, the event was able to raise $2.1 million for the Everglades Foundation’s scientific research programs.

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Feb 28, 2011 3:25 PM

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