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"Everyone's style [of consumption] is different, so what we like to do here is bring in a series of different events that assist with bringing out what that looks like in someone's daily consumption." Since first opening on Nov. 15, 2023, Little Beach Harvest has hosted a little bit of everything, leaving no one out of the loop. ey've held art shows, cultural events, music and poetry get-togethers, and even car shows. During the summer, outdoor movie nights are the go-to, where guests can vote in the dispensary's Instagram (@LittleBeachHarvest) story poll as to which movie they want to watch. "We've wanted to involve every single thing that people tend to do out here in the Hamptons and give them room to do that. We don't like to exclude any kind of projects people want to give to us or assist us in," Wright said. Wright continued that the reason for these events is the many faces that cannabis has and the desire to give all of them a safe space to relax. "You can have a doctor here, you can have a firefighter here, EMS, it doesn't matter, and you know they all partake in cannabis somehow," he said. Little Beach Harvest serves as the confluence. "Instead of having to run around and find somewhere secretive to go spark a joint, we allow people to come here, sit down, smoke, relax, and be comfortable." Between patio seating and a prospective upstairs smoke lounge, customers have plenty of room to mingle with like- minded individuals or chill by themselves. "is building is really meant for our people, our communities around us," said Wright. e tax-free, tested lab products and engaging community events create the ideal condition for social yet relaxing fun that keeps customers wanting to come back, according to Wright. "People always ask for more," he said. "We did a great 4/20 last year and had over 1,400 people come throughout the day, and people enjoyed themselves. e number one thing is that we have tested lab products, and it's tax-free. When you have all those things going on, and then you're able to still give them a safe space to enjoy themselves, people tend to want to come back all the time." Little Beach Harvest carries several types of cannabis products, from edibles and pre-rolls to vapes and concentrates. While the dispensary itself is a community hub on Long Island, it dreams of expanding into other indigenous nations in New York. Wright explained that the turnout for Little Beach Harvest so far has inspired their desire to bridge the gap between other indigenous tribes through product outreach. "We're looking to start distribution within that route… that way we're able to make sure that everyone's needs are being met," Wright said. While New York laws and regulations prohibit New York brands from working with Little Beach Harvest, that V U E LO N G I S L A N D.C O M 79

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