Lakeland, FL – On Tuesday, January 27, 2026, the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of AYR Cannabis Dispensary Lakeland at 6990 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, FL 33813. The dispensary operates as a patient-first wellness retailer, providing high-quality medical cannabis and a wide variety of products at affordable prices.
This marks AYR’s third location in Polk County, expanding their presence in the area. They already operate two dispensaries in Winter Haven:
- One at 1285 1st St S, Winter Haven, FL 33880 (near Advent Health).
- Another at 6930 Cypress Gardens Boulevard, Winter Haven, FL 33884
AYR (formerly associated with Liberty Health Sciences in some rebranding) continues to grow its footprint across Florida, with dozens of locations statewide providing in-store shopping, pickup, and delivery options for medical cannabis patients.
Staff prioritize meeting patients at their current stage in the wellness process, fostering a welcoming and neighborhood-oriented setting.
The dispensary maintains a strong focus on quality, spanning cultivation methods through detailed product handling, to ensure patients feel at ease and well-informed.
AYR reported the following financial metrics as of Q4 2024:
- Revenue: $114 million
- Adjusted Gross Margin: 49%
- AEBITDA: $19.1 million
- AEBITDA Margin: 16.7%
- Year-over-year wholesale revenue growth: 4%
- Cash balance: $35 million
- Internalization rate: 65%
- FY 2024 cash flow from operations: $10 million
The Lakeland dispensary stands poised to serve patients across the region reliably and compassionately for years to come. This celebration underscores AYR’s dedication to building trust, fostering community connections, and advancing wellness in Lakeland and beyond.
SOURCE: CITY OF LAKELAND & AYR CANNABIS DISPENSARY
