Sarasota, Florida - Local firefighters heat things up this Sunday during the Morton's 14th Annual Firehouse Chili Cook-off. They'll compete for the title of "Best Firehouse Chili".

For $5 you can sample the chili and join in the event that features celebrity judges, live entertainment, hot chili, and cold beer.

It's Sunday, October 20th from 2:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m. at Morton's Gourmet Market in Southside Village, 1924 S. Osprey Avenue.

Proceeds benefit the Sarasota Firefighters Benevolent Fund.

Venice, Florida -- Venice Theatre’s senior outreach troupe, The Silver Foxes, brings its variety shows to venues throughout the county from November to April.  In March they present their annual Follies on the theatre’s MainStage for five performances. Harry Moses, the president of the Silver Foxes, invites performers age 50 and up to join in the fun and audition for the group.

Sarasota, Florida- Take the first step towards a healthier you by taking part in The Community Wellness Walk Saturday, September 21 at 8 a.m.

The walk is sponsored by members of the Laurel Osprey Venice Nokomis Community Health Action Team. They have planned this walk to raise awareness about mental health and wellness. The free walk is for all ages and is a 1.6 mile walk through Venice. 

Walkers will meet on the grounds of Summit at Venice, 200 Nassau St. N. in Venice. The event is free.  Walkers will travel down Venice Avenue to Esplanade Avenue and back.