In Florida, where a ballot initiative to legalize recreational marijuana this coming November is drawing unprecedented financial support, two new stores recently kicked off medical cannabis sales.

Cannabis retail chain RISE Dispensaries, owned by Green Thumb Industries Inc. (CSE:GTII) (OTCQX:GTBIF) announced earlier this month that RISE Dispensary New Port Richey, its 17th retail location in the Sunshine State and 94th nationwide, will open on June 21.

Located at 6213 State Road 54, New Port Richey, the new shop will offer medical patients a diverse collection of cannabis products, including RYTHM premium flower and full spectrum vapes, Dogwalkers pre-rolls, Good Green flower, Dr. Solomon's tinctures and &Shine flower, pre-rolls, vapes and chews. The grand opening event took place on July 26.

iAnthus Capital Holdings, Inc. (CSE:IAN) (OTCQB:ITHUF) recently announced the addition of a new GrowHealthy store in North Port, featuring a new, open concept – a first for the brand's 19 stores.

GrowHealthy held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the new retail location over Memorial Day weekend with a celebration that included live music, food and unique product giveaways. Located at 4490 Aidan Lane in North Port, the new store's open concept features tethered bud displays that allow customers to view and examine products without needing an associate's assistance.

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Other Cannabis Retail Updates

C3 Industries Inc. kicked off the sale at its ninth dispensary in Missouri and 25th store nationwide on Friday. The new shop features cannabis pre-rolls, edibles and vapes, along with the widest selection of products and strains in the Branson region. The dispensary started serving cannabis consumers in the former Jurassic Land building at 3125 Green Mountain Drive in Branson, ahead of the summer tourist season in the "Live Entertainment Capital of the World."

Illinois will also host this fall's Benzinga's two-day cannabis event. Hear directly for top executives, investors and policymakers at the 19th Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, coming to Chicago this Oct. 8-9. Get your tickets now before prices surge by following this link.

Another cannabis retail chain and multi-state operator AYR Cannabis Dispensary, owned by AYR Wellness Inc. (CSE:AYR) (OTCQX:AYRWF) has begun sales at AYR Cannabis Dispensary Hometown, its third retail location in Illinois and 92nd nationwide. Located in a suburb of Chicago at 4140 SW Hwy, Hometown began serving adult-use consumers on Tuesday, June 25.

High Tide Inc. (NASDAQ:HITI) (TSXV:HITI) (FSE: 2LYA) said that its Canna Cabana retail cannabis store at 40 Great Plains Road, Emerald Park, Saskatchewan will launch sales of recreational marijuana products and consumption accessories on Saturday, June 29. Separately, the shop at 122 4 Avenue West, Cochrane, Alberta, will open on Sunday, June 30. These openings will mark High Tide's 175th and 176th Canna Cabana locations in Canada.

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