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Motorworks Brewing responds to $2 million foreclosure lawsuit. Here's what to know

Bradenton’s first and biggest craft brewery says it is “here to stay” after facing a $1.9 million foreclosure lawsuit.

Motorworks Brewing told customers it is now current with the bank, though its Orlando taproom appears permanently closed.

FULL STORY: ‘Here to stay.’ Motorworks Brewing responds after $2 million foreclosure lawsuit

Here are key takeaways:

  • Motorworks Brewing posted an update on social media Saturday saying it is “now current with the bank and working closely together to resolve the matter going forward.”
  • The Bradenton location will continue operating normally, with the team saying business will continue “brewing great beer, serving our community, hosting unforgettable events.”
  • The Orlando taproom appears permanently closed after the business faced eviction for failure to pay rent, according to Orlando Shine.
  • The company’s website now lists only three locations: Bradenton, Tampa and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.
  • The news comes as other local craft breweries shut down, including 3 Keys Brewing and Gastrobrew, which closed Sunday after a decade, and Good Liquid Brewing Company’s downtown Bradenton location, which closed in September.

The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists. The full story in the link at top was reported, written and edited entirely by journalists.

Bradenton’s Motorworks Brewing says it’s “here to stay” after a $1.9 million foreclosure lawsuit.
Bradenton’s Motorworks Brewing says it’s “here to stay” after a $1.9 million foreclosure lawsuit. Ryan Ballogg rballogg@bradenton.com
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