SARASOTA, Fla. ( WWSB ) - Morton’s annual Firehouse Chili Cook-off served up spicy competition and community spirit, blending bold flavors with fundraising for firefighters.

All proceeds from the event would benefit the Sarasota Firefighters Benevolent Fund, a nonprofit organization supporting firefighters and their families in times of need.

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Held Sunday, Oct. 19, on Osprey Avenue between Hyde Park Street and Hillview Avenue in Sarasota, the event celebrated its 25th annual chili cook-off.

The competition featured over a dozen firehouses from Sarasota, Cedar Hammock, Venice, Longboat Key, Englewood, and North Port — along with the Sarasota Police Department — competing for the title of Bes

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