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10-24-2009, 05:21 PM
CELEBRITIES ASSIST SARASOTA FIREFIGHTERS

TO RAISE MONEY FOR 10TH ANNUAL MORTON'S FIREHOUSE CHILI COOK-OFF

Sarasota, FL- The Sarasota Firemen’s Benevolent Fund have announced their plans to host the 10th Annual Morton’s Firehouse Chili Cook-Off, which will be held on Sunday November 1, 2009 from 2pm-5pm. The event will be held on Osprey Avenue between Hyde park street and Hillview Avenue in Sarasota. Over a dozen of Sarasota Fire Houses will compete against each other for the title of the “Best Fire House Chili in Sarasota” and for the Best Booth.



Every year all monies raised are donated to the Sarasota Fireman’s benevolent fund, which is a 501-3c non-profit organization. This will be the sixth year the funds raised will be allocated for a college fund for Sarasota fallen fire fighters children. Over $50,000 dollars has been allocated to the college fund managed by the Sarasota Community Foundation.



A Panel of Celebrity judges will determine the winners.



Celebrity Judges: Confirmed/more to be announced



Former 15 yr NFL veteran and Tampa Bay Bucccaneer Punter Mark Royals

10year NFL D-Lineman and Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Nick Nichols

3 timeTeam USA Olympic Gold Medalist Swimmer Brooke Bennett

Team USA Olympic Gold and Silver Medalist Swimmer Tripp Schwenk

WWE Wrestling Announcer and WWE Hall of Fame inductee Mean Gene Okerland



Former ECW and WWE Smackdown Wrestling Star, Justin Rocheleau (Bam Neely)"



Toronto Blue Jay's Starting Pitcher Jesse Litsch

LA Dodgers retired World Series Pitcher Tom Neidenfuer



Master Of Ceremonies WWSB ABC 7 Chief Meteorologist Bob Harrigan

For a five-dollar ticket, the public will be able to taste all of the Fire House Chili. There will be Live Music performed by local band “My Friend Scott”, food, educational booths, A children’s Fun center with face painting, a coloring Contest, and much more.

The public can buy advanced tickets at Morton’s Gourmet Market (1924 South Osprey ave, Sarasota) and for more information; they can call 955-9856