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Resident warns of smoke shops near Dixie Highway; mayor cites half-mile separation policy
Summary
Joanne Reese, chairwoman of the city's advisory board, told commissioners she found about 30 smoke/tobacco shops in Broward County and expressed concern about youth access; the mayor said the city has a distance-separation rule (roughly half a mile) and suggested police follow up on illegal sales.
Joanne Reese, who identified herself as chairwoman of the advisory board, raised concerns during citizen comments about the number and placement of smoke and tobacco shops, particularly near Dixie Highway. Reese said she checked an online source and found "30 smoke shops with tobacco shops in Broward County," and that she believed "maybe it might be 7 in Hollywood." She said youth she speaks with described products and activities available at some shops, and…
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