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Chilly Day for Chili


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 5:00 a.m. January 30, 2011
  • Longboat Key
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Katie Robb eats some chili  on Friday, Jan. 28 during Longboat Key Public Tennis Center's Chili Cook-off competition. Robb made a Green Mountain Vegetarian Chili for the cook-off competition.
Katie Robb eats some chili on Friday, Jan. 28 during Longboat Key Public Tennis Center's Chili Cook-off competition. Robb made a Green Mountain Vegetarian Chili for the cook-off competition.
Michelle Coates, Sandra and George Ceshker of Team Seccur-all Insurance Agency pose together on Friday, Jan. 28 during Longboat Key Public Tennis Center's Chili Cook-off competition.
Michelle Coates, Sandra and George Ceshker of Team Seccur-all Insurance Agency pose together on Friday, Jan. 28 during Longboat Key Public Tennis Center's Chili Cook-off competition.
Chantal gets to lick some chili off a plate on Friday, Jan. 28 during Longboat Key Public Tennis Center's Chili Cook-off competition.
Chantal gets to lick some chili off a plate on Friday, Jan. 28 during Longboat Key Public Tennis Center's Chili Cook-off competition.
Chili cook-off judges Eric Hammersand, Lorin Goldner and Matt Walsh.
Chili cook-off judges Eric Hammersand, Lorin Goldner and Matt Walsh.
The Chili Cook-off trophy for the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center's Chili Cook-off competition.
The Chili Cook-off trophy for the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center's Chili Cook-off competition.
Chantal, a five-year-old bishonpoo, got some chili stains under her chin on Friday, Jan. 28 during Longboat Key Public Tennis Center's Chili Cook-off competition.
Chantal, a five-year-old bishonpoo, got some chili stains under her chin on Friday, Jan. 28 during Longboat Key Public Tennis Center's Chili Cook-off competition.
Rita Feder, Jane Johnson, John Beeman, Steve Glawitsch and R.C. Johnson enjoy some chili on Friday, Jan. 28 during Longboat Key Public Tennis Center's Chili Cook-off competition.
Rita Feder, Jane Johnson, John Beeman, Steve Glawitsch and R.C. Johnson enjoy some chili on Friday, Jan. 28 during Longboat Key Public Tennis Center's Chili Cook-off competition.
People mingle on Friday, Jan. 28 during Longboat Key Public Tennis Center's Chili Cook-off competition.
People mingle on Friday, Jan. 28 during Longboat Key Public Tennis Center's Chili Cook-off competition.
Chili Cook-off judges Matt Walsh, Laurin Goldner and Eric Hammersand try bowls of chili on Friday, Jan. 28 during Longboat Key Public Tennis Center's Chili Cook-off competition.
Chili Cook-off judges Matt Walsh, Laurin Goldner and Eric Hammersand try bowls of chili on Friday, Jan. 28 during Longboat Key Public Tennis Center's Chili Cook-off competition.
People line up for some chili on Friday, Jan. 28 during Longboat Key Public Tennis Center's Chili Cook-off competition.
People line up for some chili on Friday, Jan. 28 during Longboat Key Public Tennis Center's Chili Cook-off competition.
Gianna Sparks, 8, enjoys some chili on Friday, Jan. 28 during Longboat Key Public Tennis Center's Chili Cook-off competition.
Gianna Sparks, 8, enjoys some chili on Friday, Jan. 28 during Longboat Key Public Tennis Center's Chili Cook-off competition.
Cathy Powell and Kim Lawrence play some cornhole out on one of the tennis courts on Friday, Jan. 28 during Longboat Key Public Tennis Center's Chili Cook-off competition.
Cathy Powell and Kim Lawrence play some cornhole out on one of the tennis courts on Friday, Jan. 28 during Longboat Key Public Tennis Center's Chili Cook-off competition.
Cathy Powell and Kim Lawrence react during a game of cornhole on Friday, Jan. 28 during Longboat Key Public Tennis Center's Chili Cook-off competition.
Cathy Powell and Kim Lawrence react during a game of cornhole on Friday, Jan. 28 during Longboat Key Public Tennis Center's Chili Cook-off competition.
Linda Gillott and Doug White enjoy themselves on Friday, Jan. 28 during Longboat Key Public Tennis Center's Chili Cook-off competition.
Linda Gillott and Doug White enjoy themselves on Friday, Jan. 28 during Longboat Key Public Tennis Center's Chili Cook-off competition.
Some of the bowls of chili that were given to the judges to try on Friday, Jan. 28 during Longboat Key Public Tennis Center's Chili Cook-off competition.
Some of the bowls of chili that were given to the judges to try on Friday, Jan. 28 during Longboat Key Public Tennis Center's Chili Cook-off competition.
Dave Sparks announces the winners of the chili cook-off on Friday, Jan. 28 at Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.
Dave Sparks announces the winners of the chili cook-off on Friday, Jan. 28 at Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.
Dave Sparks announces the winners of the chili cook-off on Friday, Jan. 28 at Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.
Dave Sparks announces the winners of the chili cook-off on Friday, Jan. 28 at Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.

 

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