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PHOTO GALLERY: 15th Annual Firehouse Chili Cook Off


  • By Amanda Morales
  • | 4:00 a.m. October 12, 2014
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PHOTO GALLERY: 15th Annual Firehouse Chili Cook Off
Part of Osprey Ave. was closed off Saturday for the 15th Annual Firehouse Chili Cook hosted by Morton’s Gourmet Market.
Part of Osprey Ave. was closed off Saturday for the 15th Annual Firehouse Chili Cook hosted by Morton’s Gourmet Market.
Tiffany Sedlar, Nicole Cascadden and Nancy Hopkins attend the 15th Annual Firehouse Chili Cookoff
Tiffany Sedlar, Nicole Cascadden and Nancy Hopkins attend the 15th Annual Firehouse Chili Cookoff
Andrew Robinson, Rich Kuhar and Zack Ballard from the Charlotte County Fire and EMS team
Andrew Robinson, Rich Kuhar and Zack Ballard from the Charlotte County Fire and EMS team
The City of North Port Fire Rescue proudly displays a returning champions trophy. The North Port Fire Rescue team took home 1st place last year for the chili cook off.
The City of North Port Fire Rescue proudly displays a returning champions trophy. The North Port Fire Rescue team took home 1st place last year for the chili cook off.
Members of the North Port Fire Rescue team.
Members of the North Port Fire Rescue team.
Kristin and Todd Morton.
Kristin and Todd Morton.
Paul Lauffer and Dan O’Conner are the cooks behind the first entry for the Nokomis Volunteer Fire Department.
Paul Lauffer and Dan O’Conner are the cooks behind the first entry for the Nokomis Volunteer Fire Department.
Gary Hixson stirs the chili pot for the Sarasota County Fire Department Station 5 entry.
Gary Hixson stirs the chili pot for the Sarasota County Fire Department Station 5 entry.
Ted Hastings, George Toms, Eric Jackson and Michael Lynch of the Fire & Iron Motorcycle Club for Station 39.
Ted Hastings, George Toms, Eric Jackson and Michael Lynch of the Fire & Iron Motorcycle Club for Station 39.
Wayne Griffith and Damon Williams keep the chili stewing for the Boca Grande Fire Department.
Wayne Griffith and Damon Williams keep the chili stewing for the Boca Grande Fire Department.
Attendees has the opportunity to sample chilis entries from dozens of participants.
Attendees has the opportunity to sample chilis entries from dozens of participants.
Ann and Denny Ditullio attend the 15th Annual Firehouse Chili Cookoff.
Ann and Denny Ditullio attend the 15th Annual Firehouse Chili Cookoff.
Mike D’Angelo takes credit for the recipe and cooking for the Boca Grande Fire Department chili entry.
Mike D’Angelo takes credit for the recipe and cooking for the Boca Grande Fire Department chili entry.
Mike Brucci and Kelli Polito.
Mike Brucci and Kelli Polito.
Margaret Shaw, Michelle Rinaca and Mary Ellin Kirkwood.
Margaret Shaw, Michelle Rinaca and Mary Ellin Kirkwood.
Ariana Steltman picks up a chili-tasting cup from the Fire & Iron booth.
Ariana Steltman picks up a chili-tasting cup from the Fire & Iron booth.

 

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