Rick Ross Enters the Hemp Beverage Aisle with South Beach Brewing
South Beach Brewing Company is making a calculated leap from “local brewery brand” to “multi-lane beverage platform,” and it’s doing it with a headline partner: Rick Ross.
What 2026 May Bring for Cannabis Reform in South Florida
As Florida edges closer to another pivotal election cycle, 2026 is shaping up to be a defining year for cannabis reform in South Florida, with Miami Beach standing at the center of the conversation.
Why Illegal Marijuana Still Thrives in Miami Beach
On most nights along Ocean Drive, the pitch comes fast and casual—muttered offers on the sidewalk, a hand gesture, a “you good?” from someone who seems to know exactly who’s visiting and who isn’t.
Ocean Drive Hemp Shops vs. Dispensaries: Two Markets, Two Rulebooks
Along Ocean Drive and throughout Miami Beach, “hemp,” “CBD,” and “THC alternative” products are commonly sold through hemp retailers and smoke shops—but they operate under a fundamentally different regulatory framework than Florida’s medical marijuana dispensaries.

