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Butternut barbecue pulled pork puts a new twist on a classic. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Walk away from this pulled pork to make it better

Here was the problem: I needed dinner ready by 7:15 p.m. But I was going to be out of the house ...

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The interchange at Interstate 75 and University Parkway.
PHOTO/Florida Department of Transportation

University Parkway interchange funds cut in Legislature

The FDOT chief is still "cautiously optimistic" that a new interchange can be built at University Parkway and Interstate-75. 1 hour ago

Crime

Marilyn Allen, domestic aggravated assault, no bond.

PHOTO GALLERY | Inmates booked in at Manatee jail on April 23, 2014

Some of the latest arrivals at the Manatee County jail.

Sports

Tampa Bay Lightning's goaltender Kristers Gudlevskis makes a save against Montreal Canadiens' Max Pacioretty during third period NHL Stanley Cup playoff action in Montreal, Tuesday, April 22, 2014.

Canadiens sweep Lightning after 4-3 win

The Montreal Canadiens swept their way into the second round of the NHL playoffs, and now look forward to some rest. 1 hour ago

Engraving gift shop Things Remembered to join 100 other retailers at new Mall at University Town Center in Sarasota County. The mall is expected to open Oct. 16 at University Parkway and Cattlemen Road.

Opinion

Florida Gov. Rick Scott talks with local officials during breakfast at Peaches restaurant on Manatee Avenue West in late October. Beside him are state Sen. Bill Galvano and Rep. Jim Boyd.
GRANT JEFFERIES/Bradenton Herald

To Florida Legislature, move on vacation rentals, juvenile detention bills

As the Legislature enters the final days of the 2014 regular session, several bills important to Manatee County and its municipalities teeter on the edge of failure unless House and Senate negotiations iron out differences.

Living

Shrimp and corn chowder is even better with a corn and potato fritter. JULIAN BRUNT/SPECIAL TO THE SUN HERALD

Chowder can hold its own for a meal

A good chowder is a simple and delicious one-pot meal. It is almost certainly a culinary discovery from New England, but it has long roots with the French and English settlers, many who were fishermen, and Native Americans.