WORDS Tara Crutchfield
Wake and Bakeland Wakey, wakey, eggs, and… the devil’s lettuce? Marijuana. I’ve done it, you’ve done it, Seth Rogan definitely does it, heck, even former President Barack Obama did it. And though most of us live by the acronym WWSDD (What Would Snoop Dogg Do), recreational weed still isn’t legal in Florida.
dispensary) with the City of Lakeland. There are more than a few legalities in question. The Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act of 2014 was passed by the Florida government and became effective January 1, 2015. Since then, the state has seen a surge in clinics and dispensaries specifically for green. However, ‘medical’ is where pot begins and ends in the state of Florida (unless you have a hookup or GYO).
That hasn’t stopped a group of Mary Jane-loving entrepreneurs and their celebrity investors from attempting to open a first in Lakeland – a marijuana dispensary and diner.
The legal issue of marijuana in the Sunshine State has created problems in getting this dope diner up and running. The community has shown overwhelming support for the idea, with folks hoping the business (and themselves) will get off the ground and high as a kite soon. Owners of Wake and Bakeland have taken a firm stance that they would not be strictly medical. Marijuana would be available as
The concept is a greasy spoon with ganja on the side. The breakfast spot, Wake and Bakeland, is set to open on South Florida Ave. in the coming months. Details on when and where haven’t been announced as the owners have yet to secure permitting to open a diner (let alone a marijuana
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