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FLORIDA: Juno Beach Plaza Not Allowing Smokeshop to Open due to "drug paraphernalia" Claim

FLORIDA: Juno Beach Plaza Not Allowing Smokeshop to Open due to "drug paraphernalia" Claim

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Started by Ali Hamdan 10 years, 7 months ago

Alien Tiger Co. is a brand new concept smokeshop that sells vapes, vintage video games, hookahs and smoking accessories that include water pipes and papers intended for tobacco use ONLY.

We have been fighting for a Donald Ross and US1 location in Plaza La Mer in Juno Beach for the past 2 months, since the location would place us right where our customers need us to be. After much negotiation and sacrifices on our end, the great people at the realty office that represent the Landlord, as well as the Landlord, approved our business model and was about to send us our agreement to sign when their anchor tenant, Tire Kingdom, decided to deny our lease given their contract terms with the Plaza. Their denial comes with a claim that they will not allow "head shops" in the plaza that intend to sell "drug paraphernalia".

First of all, our products are NOT sold for drug use nor do we advocate the use of drugs and we need you guys, our friends and future patrons, to voice your opinions against this denial that is not only setting Juno Beach back but is also limiting your options for quality and affordable smokeshops in the area.

Secondly, the community of Northern Palm beach county has been in need of a new smokeshop experience since their options are currently limited and what Alien Tiger Co. hopes to achieve is providing them with an affordable, professional, and enjoyable experience while purchasing their variety of products. Our rendered store design is already in place and we would love to share it with anyone who asks for it to show how we intend to elevate the smokeshop experience for our landlords but most of all, for our patrons.

Help us change Tire Kingdoms' mind and for them to re-work their outdated contract with the plaza!

Updates

March 3, 2016

Tire Kingdom is still blocking our lease despite what we actually sell. We are looking into the fine print of their contract now.

17 Comments

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Damaysi Vazquez
10 years ago Featured

I think it is unfair that this shop is not allowed in this location. I think it will bring prosperity and a lot of happy customers. Please allow it!!!

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Emily Eastwood
10 years ago Featured

a smoking accessory shop is the least of your problem in Juno. Support local businesses

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Rolando Murillo
10 years ago Featured

I'm a frequent visitor of Juno Beach and it would be great to visit a Smoke Shop after a beach day. Really hope Alien Tiger can get this location!

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Sara Hamdan
10 years ago Featured

This is a ridiculous claim. All head and smoke shops are legal to sell tobacco accessories. Drug paraphernalia has absolutely nothing to do with this business because this shop is for strictly tobacco use and e-cigarettes just like every other head shop. They sell water pipes at gas stations. It's 2016

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sonia arreaga
10 years ago Featured

This will bring lots off new business to the community....looking forward to the Grand opening:)

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Patrick Ekey
10 years ago Featured

products are for tobacco? whats the problem... paraphernalia is for drugs.... this is for tobacco....?

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Kiov
10 years ago

Smoke is good. Long live smokey the bear

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Amanda
10 years ago

Please let this shop open!