Part of Sarasota road referenced in The Allman Brothers Band’s hit may be named after late band member
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A stretch of a Sarasota road referenced in The Allman Brothers Band’s hit “Ramblin’ Man” may be named after the band’s legendary co-founder, Dickey Betts.
The Sarasota County commission voted to request that a stretch of U.S 41, Tamiami Trail, be named after the performer and longtime Sarasota County resident.
Dickey Betts was a world-renowned guitarist and vocalist, and co-founded the Allman Brothers Band in 1969.
He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the band in 1995.
Betts died last April in Osprey after battling cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Commission Chair Joe Neunder says the proposal to rename the road was sparked by former commissioner and music lover Jon Thaxton.
“Rest in peace, Mr. Betts here, but that’s his area and stomping ground, he had brought that to my attention,” Neunder said at the meeting.
Commissioners proposed that the area on U.S. 41 from North Creek to Blackburn Point Road be officially known as the “Dickey Betts Memorial Highway.”
Commissioners are now asking the Sarasota legislative delegation to move this forward in the legislature.
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