With respect to The Villages, Ian's impact was weak compared to Irma of 2017. We were on the "good (left)" side of Ian's travel, while we were on the "dirty (right)" side of Irma's travel. Winds were less and I only got 5 inches of rain. Local stores even began to open yesterday afternoon -- after Ian exited Florida and out to sea. Ian started to weaken as it approached southwest Florida (radar and satellite showed it) -- but you will not hear that in the news. Gasoline is available and the streets are clear -- at least in my area.
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