Marco Island approves medical marijuana dispensaries

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A city in Collier County became the first to approve medical marijuana dispensaries within its borders.

Marco Island City Council approved a resolution at its regular meeting allowing medical marijuana dispensaries in the city Monday.

Councilman Jared Grifoni confirmed it passed 5-2 among the city council.

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