There are now eight medical marijuana dispensaries in Central Florida with the opening today of the first dispensary in Seminole County. The Orlando Sentinel reports Miami-based Knox Medical is opening the dispensary on State Road 436 between Red Bug Lake Road and 17-92 in Casselberry.
There are currently 6 medical marijuana dispensaries in Orlando, one in Kissimmee and now one in Casselberry. Moratoriums on such dispensaries passed by several cities in Seminole County including Casselberry have expired.
Another Seminole County city- Longwood- is set to get a dispensary at 182 West State Road 434. Last month state lawmakers approved a law lifting the ban on smokable medical marijuana..