DISPENSARY NEWS

Curaleaf’ s new Lauderhill medical dispensary is the company’ s 13th location in South Florida and 160th location nationally.

by KRYSTINA SKIBO

by KRYSTINA SKIBO

Multi-state cannabis operator Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. just opened its newest dispensary located in Englewood, Ohio at 7701 Hoke Road, Englewood, Ohio 45315. The dispensary is now accepting medical patients and non-medical customers today.

The new location expands Ascend ' s growing retail footprint in Ohio. The operator currently operates dispensaries across Ohio, including locations in Piqua, Cincinnati, Sandusky, Coshocton and Carroll, according to the company.

To celebrate the new storefront, Ascend hosted a grand opening event on January 16, according to the company, inviting patients, customers and members of the local community to explore the new dispensary, meet the local team and learn more about their cannabis products.

The Englewood dispensary features a modern retail layout, and patients and customers will have access to a wide assortment of flower, vapes, edibles, concentrates

Multi-state cannabis operator Curaleaf has opened its 160th U. S. retail location with the launch of a new medical cannabis dispensary in Lauderhill, Florida.

Located in Broward County, Curaleaf Lauderhill marks the company ' s 13th location in South Florida. The dispensary offers a diverse selection of medical cannabis products, according to the company, including Select ACE vape cartridges, Grassroots Dark Heart flower, Anthem pre-rolls and Select Briq vapes. Reef, a Florida-exclusive flower brand, joins other in-store options for a curated experience tailored to Florida ' s medical patient community.

" We ' re thrilled to celebrate our latest Florida store opening in the vibrant Lauderhill community," said Boris Jordan, chairman and CEO of Curaleaf, in a news release. " Florida is home to our largest retail footprint, and as we continue to expand, our focus remains on delivering exceptional, unrivaled patient service alongside our trusted brands and innovative products that meet the highest standards of quality. We look forward to broadening medical cannabis access and deepening our roots across this dynamic state while strengthening connections with both longstanding and new communities in our network."

A grand opening celebration took place at Curaleaf Lauderhill on Friday, January 16, 2026, featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony, gifts with purchase, special promotions( including a Puffco giveaway) and live music, according to the company. The store operates from 9:00 A. M. to 8:30 P. M. ET, Monday through Saturday, and 10:00 A. M. to 6 P. M. ET on Sundays.

and other cannabis products from leading brands, including Ascend ' s in-house portfolio featuring Ozone Reserve and Simply Herb pre-rolls. Purchases can be made in-store or online for pickup, according to the company.

" As Ohio ' s cannabis market continues to take shape, expanding our retail presence allows us to better serve patients and customers across the state," said Sam Brill, CEO and director of AWH, in a news release. " We ' re excited to open this new location and look forward to becoming part of the Englewood community."

Patients and customers can also join the free, newly revamped Ascenders Club loyalty program.

Ascend Englewood operates daily from 8:00 a. m. to 11:00 p. m., according to the company, serving both medical patients and non-medical customers.

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