Bradenton Starbucks to Go Smoke-Free June 1

Joe Camel is no longer welcome at Starbucks starting Saturday.

On June 1, 2013, Starbucks in Bradenton and across the nation will become smoke-free, joining a growing number of restaurants and bars that prohibit smoking.

What do you think of the smoking ban at Starbucks? Let us know in the Comments section below.

Across the U.S., smoking will be banned inside Starbucks coffee shops, in the outdoor patios and within 25 feet of the doors, according to a company statement.

"We apologize for any inconvenience but we are complying with many current and future regulations," was the explanation that is printed on cards at Starbucks stores.

The company's transition to a completely smoke-free environment will be a radical change for some loyal customers who've made a habit of sitting at the outdoor cafe tables to smoke, drink coffee, read from laptops and socialize.

But the company has not tried to highly publicize the ban at its neighborhood shops, where the wifi connections are free and customers are welcome to spend an hour or the entire day.

Will you welcome it, or do you oppose the new restrictions? Let us know in the comments below.

Which is your favorite Starbucks location? Click on the link, and post a review!

• Starbucks Coffee 7484 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34210 941-794-8910

• Starbucks Coffee 7386 52nd Pl E, Bradenton, FL 34203 941-751-4728

• Starbucks Coffee 4404 14th St W, Bradenton, FL 34207 941-753-2466

• Starbucks Coffee 5805 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34209 941-761-8314

• Starbucks Coffee 102 Manatee Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34208 941-746-0463

• Starbucks Coffee 8155 Lakewood Main St, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 941-373-1970

• Starbucks Coffee 5485 University Pkwy, University Park, FL 34201 941-351-1509

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