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From what you've described, I'd recommend the following:

1) The Raleigh Cadent FT1 ~ $600
www.raleighusa.com/bikes/performance-hybrid/cadent-ft1-12

2) The Giant Escape 1.0 ~ $530
www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/bikes/model/escape.1/8910/48613/

3) The Fuji Absolute 2.0 ~ $600
www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1093964_-1_400316/

4) The Schwinn Sporterra Sport ~ $495
www.schwinnbikes.com/bikes/hybrid/2012-sporterra-sport-mens-14586/

5) The Motobecane Sprint Cafe ~ $600
www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/cafe_sprint.htm

6) The Jamis Coda Sport ~ $560
www.jamisbikes.com/usa/thebikes/street/coda/12_codasport_bk.html

Good Luck!

PS.

All of the bikes above are performance hybrids, build to sit upright. They are all typically fast and agile. They are perfect for commuting, recreational rides through the park, and the occasional off-road venture.