Ray-Ban Erika tortoise glasses, lost near St. Armands Circle
Description
I was wearing my Ray-Ban Erika tortoise-shell glasses yesterday around 3pm and they slipped off during a quick walk near the St. Armands Circle fountain and the benches by the parking garage in the Sarasota-Bradenton area. They’re full-rim acetate, tortoise frame with gold hinges, prescription lenses, and a small scratch on the bottom left lens. There’s also an engraving on the inside of the right temple: 'J.P.' plus a tiny blue star near the hinge. They mean a lot to me because they were a gift from my grandmother and I really need them back to see clearly and drive safely. If anyone found them, please message me—I’d be forever grateful!
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