The best book, hobby & craft shops in Brooksville

Whether you’re hunting a pre-owned gem or grabbing a fresh release, The Book Shack keeps shelves packed with new arrivals, generous trade-in credit, and prices that can dip 75 to 90% off cover. Plus there’s coffee, events, and a cozy, family-owned vibe Dade City has loved for 30+ years.

From the Dade City newsletter, October 21, 2026

Whether you're chasing the latest preorder, stocking up on cozy-season bundles, or finally hitting a reading around Brooksville, Citrus & Sage Bookshop keeps it fun with author events, audiobooks and ebooks, event tickets, and even a monthly surprise shirt subscription. Florida authors, apply to be featured.

From the Brooksville newsletter, October 16, 2026

Part indie bookstore, part record shop, part caffeine pit stop, Mojo Books & Records has been fueling Tampa’s collectors since 2011 with secondhand books, vinyl, CDs, DVDs, and even turntables, plus an easy sell-and-trade setup that keeps the stacks fresh and the coffee breaks justified.

From the Tampa Bay newsletter, October 30, 2026

Whether you’re dusting off a trumpet, hunting a rental for the next school concert, or finally booking those guitar lessons you’ve been talking about since Gasparilla, Paragon Rentals and Music Lessons has you covered with band rentals, lessons, repairs, and an online shop that keeps the music rolling.

From the Inverness newsletter, October 7, 2026

Backyard Guitars is the neighborhood spot for electric and acoustic guitars, basses, specialty instruments and amps, and they also buy guitars and musical gear. Trade that dust-collector this week for something that actually inspires you, then go make some noise the neighbors might low-key appreciate.

From the Homosassa Springs newsletter, October 31, 2026

Whether you're chasing a 50s Gibson growl, a clean Martin ring, or a custom-color Fender with stories baked in, Redwoods Vintage Guitars keeps fresh, collector and player grade finds rotating weekly in Pasadena. They buy, sell, trade, and help match you to the one.

From the Dade City newsletter, October 15, 2026

Whether you're finally tackling piano this week or your kid's eyeing the drums, Rising Star Music teaches one-on-one lessons across guitar, piano, voice, drums, strings and more, then gives you stage time at spring and winter recitals.

From the Spring Hill newsletter, October 14, 2026

Corzic Music is the local spot for guitars, basses, keyboards, and drums, plus the electronics and accessories to match. Drop in this week and let their repair techs and Plek service deliver precise setups that make your guitar feel new again, so the next jam actually sounds the way you imagined.

From the Winter Garden newsletter, October 30, 2026

St. Petersburg’s oldest guitar shop, Mad Music, is packed with new, used, and vintage guitars, basses, amps, and pedals plus ukes, mandolins, and banjos. They’ll clean and restring, rent you the right rig, and even buy your old gear so your tone (and closet) breathe easier.

From the St. Petersburg newsletter, October 22, 2026

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.

Strum Hollow Music is that quietly excellent shop locals love for instrument repair, no pressure music lessons, and quirky musician gifts, from exotic wood pick cases to hand painted ukuleles. Need a banjo hanger, a 5th string capo, or spoon playing tips? They’ve got you.

From the Spring Hill newsletter, October 25, 2026

Seven C Music & Coffee is run by veteran St. Pete luthiers with over 100 years of combined experience, offering world-class setups, repairs, and warranty service for Taylor, Martin, Fender Brands, Collings, Waterloo, Guild, Duesenberg and Eastman, plus a proper cup from 7C Coffee.

From the St. Petersburg newsletter, August 10, 2026

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

E. Shires, Yamaha, B&S, Adams, and Courtois. They do proper instrument fittings and show up at big trombone and trumpet events, so you know they’re legit.

From the St. Petersburg newsletter, October 29, 2026

Need a break from scrolling? Crop Circles Retreat has the goods and the get-togethers, with shoppable supplies plus scheduled crops where you can actually finish a page, swap ideas, and see what other locals are making. Perfect midweek or weekend therapy, no Wi‑Fi flexing required.

From the Brooksville newsletter, October 25, 2026

Hunting for the right upright, baby grand, digital or a slick player piano this week?

From the Tampa Bay newsletter, October 16, 2026

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

Whether you're leveling up your sound or dusting off an old fiddle, Violin Shop Tampa has thoughtfully set up violins, violas, cellos, and basses using a meticulous 10-point checklist.

From the Tampa Bay newsletter, October 23, 2026

Adventures in Music helps Spring Hill folks actually stick with lessons that spark creativity and real progress, whether you’re brushing up piano chops or finally learning guitar.

From the Spring Hill newsletter, October 23, 2026

This week, if your guitar needs CPR, your kid needs a starter clarinet, or you just want to trade up that well-loved uke, Moe'st Everything Muse has new, used, and vintage gear, repairs, lessons, rentals, and even books, plus buy, sell, trade, all from folks who actually play.

From the Pinellas Park newsletter, October 13, 2026

Chain music store featuring guitars, keyboards, DJ equipment, and other instruments, plus repairs.

Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.

Masterpiece by Numbers is the St. Pete go-to when you want something relaxing to do and a wall-worthy result, offering detailed paint-by-number kits across animals, landscapes, and holiday scenes, plus custom kits from your own photos. Not in the mood to paint?

From the St. Petersburg newsletter, October 15, 2026

Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.

Planet Music Center has the fun stuff that makes noise in all the right ways, from DJ controllers and turntables to microphones, mixers, speakers, and full PA systems plus guitars, basses, and keyboards.

From the Winter Garden newsletter, October 3, 2026

Whether you're crate-digging for a replacement classic, chasing the occasional rare find, or grabbing a Grateful Dead or Pink Floyd tee, Rock-It Records keeps Spring Hill spinning with a solid vinyl selection, buy-sell-trade options, and friendly, helpful staff.

From the Spring Hill newsletter, October 27, 2026