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Ernesto brushes by: Tropical storm brings heavy rain and brisk wind.

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| August 30, 2006 | COPYRIGHT 2007 Florida Keys Keynoter. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Aug. 30--Tropical Storm Ernesto, the fifth named storm of the 2006 hurricane season, was on track late Tuesday to largely spare the Keys any serious physical damage.

But with a non-resident evacuation called early Sunday afternoon and motels, hotels and inns telling visitors they can't stay, Ernesto is sure to have an economic impact on the islands. That includes such businesses as fishing and dive charters, restaurants, bars and retail shops.

Not affected - and actually feeling an economic boost - were the usual haunts: Stores such as Home Depot, Winn-Dixie and Publix selling hurricane supplies.

The islands are likely to return to normal today, but…

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