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Thanks to Coffee Bites owner Soraya Sultan-Meer for sharing today's shot of cherry blossoms arranged by Michael J. Sclafani, owner of Park Delicatessen, in the window of Sunshine Co.  See a photo-worthy Prospect Heights moment? Snap a picture on your phone and e-mail it to Amy.Clark@patch.com and I'll put it on the site. (Or, even better, <a href="https://prospectheights.patch.com/pics" rel="nofollow">Upload it to our Pics &amp; Clips</a> section).

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