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TREASURE COAST, Fla. — As Tropical Storm Imelda makes its way towards the Bahamas, residents on the Treasure Coast are staying cautious about any impacts from the storm. They say their biggest concern is what the system could bring to local beaches.

On Saturday, the scene in Martin County was still calm, sun, sand and waves, but beachgoers admitted they were keeping a close eye on the forecast as the storm moves to Florida’s east coast.

“You can see the water; it looks calm now, but it can change in a minute,” Mike Silverman said. "I’d rather err on the side of caution."

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