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Goldflower Cannabis Opening 9th Florida Dispensary in Bonita Springs

[PRESS RELEASE] – ORLANDO, Fla., July 29, 2025 – Goldflower Cannabis, one of Florida’s fastest-growing vertically integrated cannabis companies, announced the opening of its newest dispensary located at 24830 S Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs, Fla., 34134, projected to debut on Aug. 30, 2025.This marks another milestone in Goldflower’s rapid statewide expansion—following recent openings in Miami and Orlando—and the beginning of an even stronger presence in Southwest…

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Marijuana Is a Great Sex Enhancement, But Microdosing Is Key

If you asked couples on the cannabis scene whether getting high enhances their sexual experiences, the results would inevitably turn out mostly in favor of incorporating weed in the boudoir. Some men believe the herb gives them rockstar stamina and for women, cannabis consumption before sex is often the key to relaxing. Cannabis has also…

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NORML Remembers Richard Lee

NORML regrets the passing of Oaksterdam University founder and longtime activist Richard Lee. Richard was an entrepreneur who helped greatly advance the public’s perception of cannabis and its consumers. Years prior to the adoption of statewide legalization in California, Lee boldly opened some of the first marijuana coffeeshops in the United States, the Blue Sky…

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Pennsylvania: Reading City Council Adopts Municipal Decriminalization Ordinance Pennsylvania: Reading

Members of the Reading (population: 95,000) city council have approved a municipal ordinance decriminalizing low-level marijuana possession offenses. The ordinance, which passed by a 5-2 vote on Monday, imposes civil fines rather than criminal penalties for violations involving either the possession or use of up to 30 grams of marijuana. Under state law, marijuana possession is…

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June 17- June 24, 2025 – Cannabis & Tech Today

Welcome to the latest edition of “Last week in Weed,” catching you up on the latest breaking news and industry developments in the world of cannabis. Here’s what you may have missed over the last week: Congress Eyes Hemp THC Ban, Industry Rings Alarm Bells A House committee advanced a measure last week that would…

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Retired Congressman Who Championed Marijuana Reform Is ‘Deeply Concerned’ About

Former Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) says he’s “more than a little concerned” about the lack of progress on marijuana reform under the Trump administration since he retired from Congress last session. And part of that worry emanates from a sense that the bipartisanship cooperation he helped build around the issue on Capitol Hill seems to…

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Rick Steves Talks Travel, Cannabis and Freedom

In the heart of Paris, with the air still fresh with rain and the sun breaking through the clouds, I sit outside with my pot of coffee and my notepad at Les Deux Magots, the mythical literary café on the Left Bank. This institution was a historic haunt for artists, intellectuals and writers including Simone…

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Why You Can’t Hate on Marijuana Haters

The Mind Prison: How a Century of Cannabis Propaganda Rewired Your Brain “Why do people still demonize weed like it’s crack or heroin?” asked a frustrated Reddit user in 2025, expressing bewilderment at the persistent stigma surrounding a plant that’s been safely used for thousands of years. The question sparked a fascinating discussion that revealed…

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What Gives Marijuana Strains Their Distinctive Smells And Flavors? A

A new scientific review takes a deep dive into the flavors and aromas of marijuana, examining how the plant’s genetic makeup, cultivation methods and post-harvest processing affect the various compounds that give cannabis products their distinctive palate. The goal, it says, is to “support advancements in breeding programs, enhance product quality control, and guide future…

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No, Weed Won’t Rot Your Brain: The Truth Behind That

If you’ve been scrolling through the news lately, you might have seen some alarming headlines suggesting that cannabis use leads to dementia. “Cannabis Users At Higher Risk of Dementia,” they screamed, likely causing more than a few of us to pause mid-puff and wonder if we’re unwittingly destroying our brain cells. But as with most…

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