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• Landfall was close by, yet Marco was spared

  

  Coastal communities usually bear the brunt of storms' landfalls, but Marco Island -- south of Naples and just east of Fay's ground zero -- was an exception.

• If shutters are your business, Fay's menace had its upside

  

  While most places were closed, Steve Mosko was in his Sarasota shop early Tuesday cutting hurricane shutters for a customer.

• Most insurance on hold as Fay keeps moving

  But non-hurricane status should mean lower deductibles on claims

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  Rescuer's hope turns to heartbreak 10 hrs ago

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  Noted local swim coach found dead in Tennessee 17 min ago

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  Fay not finished with Florida yet 42 min ago

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