The Sanibel Historical Village has announced that King Contracting Services of SWFL was a Silver sponsor of its February 18, 2020, Historical Village Gala. The theme of the gala was “It Takes a Village,” and it was held at the Community House.

“I was raised in Lee County and am a member of the Historical Village. I love the history of the island and want to support it,” said Steve King. “I have many memories of traveling over from Fort Myers with my parents to visit Sanibel in the 1970s and 1980s. My dad would park his car on the sand at Bowman’s Beach and we would spend many hours fishing. As a contractor, I’m happy to donate my services to preserve the past for future generations.”

This year’s business sponsors also included: The Island Sun, TOTI Media Inc., Bank of the Islands, Breeze Newspapers (Islander, Island Reporter, Captiva Current), Island Yacht Sales, Congress Jewelers, The Grog Shop, Kingfisher Real Estate Inc., VIP Realty, Sanibel Captiva Trust Co., Allegra Marketing Print Mail, VIP Realty, Karen Bell & The Bell Team, John Grey Painting & Renovations, King Contracting Services of Sanibel, Times of the Islands, Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille, Gene’s Books, Bailey’s General Store and Sanibel Catering by Bailey’s, and Captiva Cruises.

Individual sponsors included: Wayne & Linda Boyd, Bill & Gail Bachman, Dorothy Donaldson & Aaron Cohen, Alan & Edina Lessack, Roland & Gail Garlinghouse, Neal & Sherry Halleran, Ed & Annette Hendrick, Pete & Jan Halliday, Ed & Catherine Anderson, Robert & Jane Holder, Bill & Stephanie Rahe, Karen & Bill Sartoris, and Alex Werner & Karen Storjohann. The LAT Foundation is also a sponsor of the event.

The Sanibel Historical Village is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Full guided tours take place at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at no additional charge, depending on docent availability. The village is located at 950 Dunlop Road (next to BIG ARTS) and there is handicap access to the buildings. Admission is $10 for adults over 18. Members and children are free. For more information or to make a donation, visit www.sanibelmuseum.org or call (239) 472-4648.