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Longwood commissioners agree to consider exception so Sunshine Pharmacy can open near 1792
Summary
Sunshine Pharmacy owner asked the commission to allow a new Longwood location; commissioners directed staff to prepare an agenda item to consider a special exception to a proximity rule that currently treats pharmacies like marijuana dispensaries.
Jenny Soody, owner of Sunshine Pharmacy of Sanford and Casselberry, asked the Longwood City Commission on March 17 to allow her business to open a new location near 1792 West State Road 434 in Longwood.
Soody said the pharmacy’s current Casselberry location has poor access and signage and has not been profitable. “We are very serious in what we do, and we are involved in the community,” she told the commission during public input.
Commissioners discussed the request during mayor and commissioner reports. Commissioner Tony Boney (District 2) said pharmacies were…
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