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Cranberries aren't just for sauce. They can be used in many ways with your holiday dishes. JULIAN BRUNT/SPECIAL TO THE SUN HERALD

Cranberries, they're not just for sauce

The cranberry ought to be alien to Southern cooking, but it is not. It's an evergreen dwarf ...

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Manatee County School Board member Dave "Watchdog" Miner, right, addresses concerns about the Auditor General Report to Don Hall, deputy superintendent of operations for Manatee County Schools, during Tuesday's board workshop meeting. At left: board member Barbara Harvey.PAUL VIDELA/Bradenton Herald

Manatee County School Board in time pinch to respond to state audit findings

The school board will meet tonight about the state auditor's 33 findings and recommendations.

Crime

Tyjuan Rios, domestic battery by strangulation, bond forfeiture, $4,000 bond.

PHOTO GALLERY | Inmates booked in at Manatee jail on Dec. 11, 2013

Some of the latest arrivals at the Manatee County jail.

Sports

Palmetto High School's Kyle Edwards shoots from under the basket during Tuesday night's varsity basketball game against Braden River High School at Palmetto. PAUL VIDELA/Bradenton Herald

Boys basketball | Ball-hawking Palmetto Tigers stifle Braden River

Palmetto came out Tuesday with a focus on defense. It was easy to tell because the Tigers stifled Braden River all night.

Business

IMG Academy Stadium will play host to its first Kickoff Classic at 7:30 p.m. Saturday when IMG tackles West Palm Beach Lakes Community at the southern Manatee facility. PROVIDED PHOTO

Benderson Park, IMG awarded multiple NCAA championships

NCAA champions will bring several million dollars in economic impact to Bradenton and Manatee County.

Opinion

The face of Nelson Mandela is shown on a large billboard in the stands at the memorial service for former South African President Nelson Mandela at the FNB stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Nelson Mandela was a warrior for equality, man of peace

Nelson Mandela was a prisoner for 27 years whose spirit was never, ever shackled and whose compassion continually took flight. 33 minutes ago

Living

CHRIS WALKER/CHICAGO TRIBUNE/MCTCinnamon pancakes resemble cinnamon buns, though faster and flatter.

Cinnamon bun pancakes perfect for holidays

These pancakes resemble cinnamon buns, though faster and flatter. Pecan butter carves in a swirl. Cream cheese glaze drifts across the top. They go well with a gallon or two of surplus milk.

Entertainment

From left, Hillary Scott, Dave Haywood and Charles Kelley, of musical group Lady Antebellum, perform at the American Country Awards at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013, in Las Vegas, Nev.

Bryan, FGL clean up at American Country Awards

The fans of country music love Luke Bryan and Florida Georgia Line and they proved it again Tuesday during the American Country Awards.

Lakewood Ranch

Colorful handcrafted bowls made by members of the Braden River Middle School Junior Honor Society wait to be selected by Empty Bowls Luncheon participants at the school Wednesday. PAUL VIDELA/Bradenton Herald

Braden River Middle students serve lunch to bring hunger awareness

Nearly 35 students scurried about in preparation for the big feast.

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