Community Foundation announces Viva Las Vegas gala at DiamondHead | News, Sports, Jobs – FORT MYERS

The Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation will be holding a “Viva Las Vegas” themed gala fundraiser April 13 at the DiamondHead Beach Resort on Fort Myers Beach.

The Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation, integral to the recovery efforts on Fort Myers Beach after Hurricane Ian and to helping those devastated with a lifeline through gift cards and other assistance, is bringing back its annual gala fundraiser with some lighthearted casino fun.

The Fort Beach Community Foundation will be presenting “Viva Las Vegas” on Saturday, April 13 at the DiamondHead Beach Resort on Fort Myers Beach. This is the first gala the Community Foundation has held since before the covid pandemic. The organizers promise this year’s annual fundraiser will be a fun and entertaining evening of high stakes, high style and high rolling at the “King’s Casino” at

DiamondHead Beach Resort to benefit the Community Foundation.

“The Community Foundation held a Gala at DiamondHead for many years, until covid,” Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation member Kelly Smith. “We’re excited to be bringing it back with this new twist,” Smith said.

Held in partnership with the King Family Foundation, the event will feature heavy hors d’oeuvres, live music, and casino gaming. Players are encouraged to wear their fun Vegas attire. Registration begins at 6 p.m. with gaming tables open at 6:30 p.m. The event will have signature cocktails at the swanky cash bar.

Tickets are $100 per person and includes “$2,000″ in gaming chips. Tickets are only available online for the event. To purchase tickets, visit

The DiamondHead Beach Resort. Photo by Nathan Mayberg

Please contact Janeen Paulauskis, Barefoot Event Group, at 239-208-5574 for more information or sponsorship opportunities.