Coastal Cannabis Chronicle

Sea Turtle Nesting Season: How Beachgoers Can Help Protect One of the Ocean’s Most Ancient Travelers
Sea Turtle Nesting Season: How Beachgoers Can Help Protect One of the Ocean’s Most Ancient Travelers
Learn how beachgoers can help protect endangered sea turtles during nesting season. Discover threats facing sea turtles, conservation efforts, and simple ways to make a difference on the beach. Read more...
Why Legal Cannabis Markets Are Still Fighting the Black Market
Why Legal Cannabis Markets Are Still Fighting the Black Market
Legal cannabis sales continue to grow, but the black market remains a major competitor. Learn why pricing, accessibility, and consumer habits are keeping illicit cannabis sales alive—and what legal markets... Read more...
Medical Cannabis and Gun Rights: Why the Debate Is Heating Up
Medical Cannabis and Gun Rights: Why the Debate Is Heating Up
As medical cannabis becomes more accepted across the country, a growing legal debate is putting patients in the middle of a complicated conflict. In many states, medical cannabis use is... Read more...
A New Era for the Ocean: Understanding the Historic High Seas Treaty
A New Era for the Ocean: Understanding the Historic High Seas Treaty
Far beyond coastlines and crowded beaches lies a vast stretch of open ocean known as the high seas — waters that belong to no single country and cover nearly half... Read more...
Virginia’s Cannabis Crossroads: What Governor Spanberger’s Actions Really Mean
Virginia’s Cannabis Crossroads: What Governor Spanberger’s Actions Really Mean
Virginia is once again at a turning point in its cannabis journey, and this time, the spotlight is on Governor Abigail Spanberger. Recently, she sent back a bill that would... Read more...
A Historic Shift: What Federal Cannabis Rescheduling Really Means
A Historic Shift: What Federal Cannabis Rescheduling Really Means
The federal government has officially reclassified medical marijuana to Schedule III, recognizing its medical value and easing restrictions on research and cannabis businesses—but cannabis remains federally illegal, and recreational use... Read more...
Why Our Oceans Need Us: A Gentle Call to Protect What We Love
Why Our Oceans Need Us: A Gentle Call to Protect What We Love
The ocean sustains life, beauty, and balance — and it needs our care. At Flowers on the Beach, we support marine and beach conservation with quarterly donations, helping protect the... Read more...
Supreme Court Cannabis Case Echoes Alcohol Prohibition
Supreme Court Cannabis Case Echoes Alcohol Prohibition
A new Supreme Court cannabis case highlights parallels with alcohol prohibition—state defiance, underground markets, and the limits of federal bans. Read more...