Politics & Government

Madeira Beach Gets Official Song

The song "Grouper Republic" by Pete Shacketthas been chosen as the official song of Madeira Beach.

Going along with the recent rebranding of Madeira Beach, an official song has been chosen for Madeira Beach, according to the Beach Beacon.

"Grouper Republic", a song by Pete Shackett, will be used for promotion of Madeira Beach.

The song was originally written after Mike Hubbard, son of Wilson Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina, asked Shackett to write a song about the area.

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The song will be licensed by Madeira Beach and was officially adopted as the song of Madeira Beach on January 8.

To hear "Grouper Republic" and other songs by Pete Shackett, check out his myspace page. 

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