Santa Claus meets Genesis Rios, 3 months, and S'Marrion Lawson, 9, at the Manatee County Sheriff's annual Flight to the North Pole party for ill children at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport's fire station. Children heard carols, had pony rides, ate lunch and watched as Santa arrived in the Sheriff's helicopter. Children then received a bag full of items they had requested on a wish list. TIFFANY TOMPKINS-CONDIE/Bradenton Herald

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