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Seniors, kids mix in Sabrina Williams' patch of the Pearl

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Michaela Lowthian
Jul 13, 2025
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Sabrina Williams brings fresh eyes to the Pearl District.

Sabrina Williams, 37, moved to Portland three years ago from Austin, Texas, to open a hair salon. As the sole proprietor of Indulge, located inside the upscale retirement home, Watermark in the Pearl, she has a unique vantage point on the area she calls "Slab-Pearl."

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