Kids take over in Holmes Beach

Lakeyn Olson, 6, left, roleplays as mayor of Holmes Beach Nov. 25, decreeing kids receive more toys this Christmas. With her at the dais are Krew Kleppinger, 5, and Huxley Olson, 3, portraying city commissioners. City code compliance supervisor JT Thomas said the kids were hanging out after school at the skate park outside city hall, so they were invited inside, given a tour of city hall and some Islanders 4 Clean Water merch. Thomas said Lakeyn wants to be mayor one day. Islander Photo: Courtesy CoHB