Barbie goes shopping

Two youngsters — both age 12 — zipped across Gulf Drive at Marina Drive on Barbie-like scooters and parked in the S&S Plaza, where they went shopping at Island Trader gift shop before meeting up with Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer in the parking lot. Tokajer called a parent and arranged for other officers to escort the girls to their vacation home. HBPD also transported their scooters — toys, according to Tokajer, that do not belong on the streets with other vehicles. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy