Multiple lenders accuse Sarasota brewery of not paying millions in loans

Big Top Brewing Company is involved in multiple lawsuits over allegations it has not made payments on loans. In one case, the business has filed a counterclaim.

Big Top Brewing Company co-owners Mike Bisaha and Seth Murauskas stand next to the art that greets patrons when they enter the Fruitville Commons location.
Big Top Brewing Company co-owners Mike Bisaha and Seth Murauskas stand next to the art that greets patrons when they enter the Fruitville Commons location.
Photo by Jay Heater
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A Sarasota brewing company with multiple locations is embroiled in lawsuits with two lenders claiming it owes anywhere from $600,000 to more than $4 million.

Berkeley Alternative Income Fund LLC and SouthState Bank, in separate lawsuits in Sarasota County Circuit Court, claim Big Top Brewing Company has not made payments this year on its loans.

 

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