{"id":228969,"date":"2026-04-12T21:24:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T21:24:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/228969\/"},"modified":"2026-04-12T21:24:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T21:24:13","slug":"photos-fort-myers-beach-community-foundations-king-of-diamonds-casino-night-fort-myers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/228969\/","title":{"rendered":"Photos: Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation\u2019s \u201cKing of Diamonds\u201d Casino Night – FORT MYERS"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation’s King of Diamonds Casino Night raised funds to support the foundation. Photo by Casey Bradley Gent<\/p>\n

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Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation members Alicia Steinhagen (left to right), Kelly Smith, Robin Nuccio and Ann Marie Fox. Photo by Casey Bradley Gent<\/p>\n

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Alex and Nina King’s King Family Foundation sponsored the Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation’s “King of Diamonds” casino night at the Margaritaville Beach Resort. Photo by Casey Bradley Gent<\/p>\n

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Alex King and David Fite attend the Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation’s casino night at the Margaritaville Beach Resort. Photo by Casey Bradley Gent<\/p>\n

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Patti Coleman (left), secretary of the Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation with Bob Egan (center) and Terry Egan. PHOTO BY CASEY BRADLEY GENT.<\/p>\n

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A silent auction was held for this artwork at Margaritaville Beach Resort on Saturday for the Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation’s casino night funraising gala.<\/p>\n

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Ashlee Torgerson, left, Tonya Smith, Mieke Ditmer, Hafid Rkiki and David Gomez represent Margaritaville Resort, a co-sponsor of the event. Photo by CASEY BRADLEY GENT<\/p>\n

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The Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation’s King of Diamonds Casino Night raised funds to support the foundation. Photo by Casey Bradley Gent<\/p>\n

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The dealer delivers Ken Lugibihl two large stacks of chips at the poker table during the Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation’s “King of Diamonds” Casino Night. Photo by Casey Bradley Gent<\/p>\n

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The Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation held their \u201cKing of Diamonds\u201d Casino Night fundraiser gala on Saturday at the Margaritaville Beach Resort. The event raised funds to support the foundation\u2019s mission of supporting local nonprofits in the community and providing scholarships to local students.<\/p>\n

Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation Co-President Amy Gillette called the night \u201ca resounding success. The event was made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Alex King Foundation, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank, and Gavin\u2019s Hardware. Their support made it a truly special and enjoyable night for everyone involved. We want to express our deepest gratitude to all those who contributed to the success of the King of Diamonds Casino Night. It\u2019s truly a testament to the wonderful community we have.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gillette also thanked Margaritaville Beach Resort for the donation of their ballroom for the event.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat a great venue for an event,\u201d Gillette said.<\/p>\n

All photos by Casey Bradley Gent<\/p>\n


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