Santa takes wishes at city field

With Santa and Privateer Debbie “Flash” Kilpatrick listening in, Dylan Wagman, 8, of Palma Sola, lists his Christmas wishes for Santa, including a Nintendo Switch, during the Anna Maria Island Privateers’ annual Christmas party for kids, held Dec. 13 at city field in Holmes Beach. Islander Photo: Lisa Neff

Privateers host kids Christmas party The Anna Maria Island Privateers’ ship is open for tours during the nonprofit’s Christmas party, held Dec. 13 in city field in Holmes Beach. Islander Photo: Lisa Neff

Malcolm Bavinger-Sulaimana, 5, of Tampa, enjoys a hot dog during the Anna Maria Island Privateers Christmas party for kids, held Dec. 13 in city field in Holmes Beach. Islander Photo: Lisa Neff

Privateer MaryAnn “Maz” Zyla staffs the gift table at the Anna Maria Island Privateers annual Christmas party for kids, which was Dec. 13 in city field in Holmes Beach. Islander Photo: Lisa Neff

Emerson Taxdal, 6, of Anna Maria Island, enjoys a slice of pizza courtesy of the Anna Maria Island Privateers. The nonprofit brought Santa to city field in Holmes Beach Dec. 13 for a Christmas party. Islander Photo: Lisa Neff

Pepperoni or cheese? Privateer Terry “Cookie” Rapert offers a slice of pizza to kids awaiting lunch at the Anna Maria Island Privateers’ Christmas party Dec. 13 in city field. The nonprofit served hot dogs, pizza and chips to kids, as well as offered lunch to adults for donations. Islander Photo: Lisa Neff

Anna Maria Island Privateer MaryAnn “Maz” Zyla helps hands out gifts to kids during the nonprofit’s annual Christmas party, held Dec. 13 in city field in Holmes Beach. Islander Photo: Lisa Neff