Happy Santa

The Holmes Beach police officers and code compliance staff surround Santa Dec. 20 at the city’s first-ever party for kids. Code officer Nate Brown, back row left, Lt.Brian Hall, Detective Josh Fleischer, front from left, Code Compliance Chief JT Thomas with his grandson Miles Martin, 3, Santa, school resource officer Christine La Branche and building department administrator Kim Cherron. All kids received a gift from Santa — Thomas reported that “at least 150 kids attended” the party in the park adjacent to city hall. Islander Photo: Bonner Joy