Work has begun to demolish the interior of Downtown’s closed Burger King to become GŪD Essence, a cannabis products retailer from Miami that intends to expand in the state.

The city issued a permit Sept. 5 for S.R. Construction Services LLC of Palm City for “interior exploratory demolition only” of the 4,111-square-foot building at 210 E. State St.

The project identifies Miami-based GŪD Essence as the tenant.

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