After nearly closing, Sarasota cheese shop raises capital to remain open

The owner of Artisan Cheese Company, facing closure due to a host of issues, finds salvation in an angel investor — and her customers.

Artisan Cheese Company owner Louise Converse rings up a customer buying wine, cheese, pasta and accoutrements.
Artisan Cheese Company owner Louise Converse rings up a customer buying wine, cheese, pasta and accoutrements.
Photo by Elizabeth King
  • Manatee-Sarasota
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A retail cheese business in Sarasota has had a whirlwind of the past two weeks — going from announcing it would be closing to raising more than $30,000 in one day to now committing to remain open.

 

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