Liberty Health Sciences to Open 21st Florida Dispensary in Sarasota

TORONTO, Dec. 9, 2019 /CNW/ - Liberty Health Sciences Inc. (CSE: LHS) (OTCQX: LHSIF) www.libertyhealthsciences.com ("Liberty" or the "Company"), a provider of high quality cannabis, announced today that it plans to open its 21st dispensary in Sarasota, Florida, subject to approval from the Florida Department of Health.

Located at 2067 Siesta Drive Sarasota, FL. 34239, the new dispensary will be open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The 1,100 square foot store includes a retail and reception area along with a private consultation room and comfortable waiting room. The dispensary will also feature locally inspired wall-art throughout the store on a rotating basis.

"We are extremely proud to open a dispensary in the beautiful city of Sarasota and appreciate how local officials have welcomed us into their community," said Victor Mancebo, Interim Chief Executive Officer of Liberty. "This location truly solidifies our presence on the west coast, having just opened our Bradenton store this week and operating stores in Bonita Springs and Cape Coral, with Ft. Myers opening in the near future. We look forward to working with current and prospective patients who are new to cannabis and our wide array of industry leading products."

The Office of Medical Marijuana Use recently announced the registry had surpassed 287,000 registered medical marijuana patients with an active ID card. There are presently more than 2,500 registered ordering physicians in the state of Florida.

Liberty currently operates 20 dispensaries across Florida in the following locations:

Patients may place an order online at www.libertyhealthsciences.com for in-store pick-up or free delivery. Liberty also offers patients free delivery statewide.

About Liberty Health Sciences Inc.
Liberty is the cannabis provider committed to providing a trusted, high quality cannabis experience based on our genuine care for all cannabis users and a focus on operational excellence from seed to sale. Liberty's measured approach to expansion opportunities is focused on maximizing returns to shareholders, while keeping consumers' well-being at the forefront of what we do. For more information, please visit: www.libertyhealthsciences.com.

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SOURCE Liberty Health Sciences Inc.