Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach brings ‘Cheeseburger in Paradise’ to Community Cooperative

Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach traded sandy shores for community spirit on Aug. 21 as team members joined forces with Community Cooperative to host a special “Cheeseburger in Paradise” event at Sam’s Community Café & Kitchen in downtown Fort Myers.

The resort’s food and beverage team, human resources staff and general manager came together to serve grilled cheeseburgers, coleslaw, fresh fruit, salad and chips to more than 150 clients, volunteers and staff at Community Cooperative. To complete the Margaritaville experience, guests were greeted with colorful leis and treated to the sounds of Orlando Phillips on the steel drums, bringing the island vibes to life.

The idea for the event began more than a year ago, when Margaritaville team member Kyle French first shared his “Cheeseburgers in Paradise” vision with the resort’s human resources department. On Thursday, that vision came to life in a way that not only nourished the community but also lifted spirits. Before lunch was served, French gave a short speech, noting how meaningful it was that the timing aligned with the upcoming Jimmy Buffett Day celebration on Aug. 29.

“Community Cooperative is so thankful to partner with Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach for this fun and meaningful event,” said Tracy Siekman, COO of Community Cooperative. “Beyond serving delicious meals, they created a memorable day filled with joy, music and connection for our clients and volunteers.”

The partnership was part of Margaritaville’s nationwide Day of Giving, a series of community service projects leading up to Jimmy Buffett Day. Resorts and properties across the country are participating to honor Jimmy Buffett’s legacy of joy, community and giving back.

“Margaritaville is all about creating fun, memorable experiences,” said Yenier Gonzalez Marrero, general manager of Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach. “Being able to share that spirit with Community Cooperative as part of our Day of Giving is a powerful reminder that paradise isn’t just a place — it’s the joy we create when we come together. We’re proud that our team gets to give back twice in two weeks in Jimmy’s honor.”

About Community Cooperative

Since 1984, Community Cooperative has worked to effectively eliminate hunger and homelessness in Southwest Florida while simultaneously inspiring and supporting sustained positive change in its clients by delivering innovative food, education, and social service programs. With a dedicated team of volunteers, board of directors and staff, Community Cooperative stays committed to its core responsibility to collect and distribute resources through a strong and viable network of community partners. Community Cooperative is an exemplary steward of the resources entrusted to it and serves clients with compassion and integrity. Through collaboration and ongoing education, Community Cooperative supports and strengthens those whose lives have been affected by hunger and homelessness, ensuring that they have access to the resources necessary to transform their lives with dignity. For information, visit CommunityCooperative.com.

About Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach

Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach features 254 guest rooms, a beachside Fins Up! Beach Club, and six food and beverage outlets, including signature concepts such as JWB Grill, License to Chill Bar & Grill, and 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar & Grill. With a retail shop and St. Somewhere Spa, the destination boasts over 5,000 square feet of indoor space and up to 15,000 square feet of outdoor space – perfect for events, meetings, weddings, and more. Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach is owned and operated by TPI Hospitality.

Margaritaville features over 40 hotels and resorts, gaming properties, RV destinations, a cruise line, and over 150 food and beverage venues – as well as real estate communities, a satellite radio station on SiriusXM, consumer lifestyle products, and more. In 2023, Margaritaville Hotels & Resorts was ranked #1 in Guest Satisfaction among Upper Upscale Hotel Brands in the J.D. Power 2023 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study. For more information, please visit www.margaritavilleresorts.com/margaritaville-beach-resort-fort-myers-beach.