The best book, hobby & craft shops in Inverness

If you like browsing shelves until the perfect title finds you, Abound is the quietly cool local book store that rewards lingering. Thoughtful selections, friendly folks, and the kind of vibe that makes you want to start a neighborhood book club, or at least finally finish that stack.

From the Crystal River newsletter, October 10, 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

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

FS Music has been growing local musicians since 2005 in Crystal River with private lessons, rock band groups, and adult programs for guitar, drums, piano/keyboard, voice, violin, and ukulele. They also carry the gear, handle rentals for school season, and do expert repairs, so you keep playing without the drama.

From the Homosassa Springs newsletter, September 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).

’s Gaming Emporium keeps shelves stacked with new and used console games, plus card games and comics, and the crew actually knows their stuff. Perfect when you want a quick recommendation or a booster pack fix close to home.

From the Homosassa Springs newsletter, October 7, 2026

This week, give your chops a tune-up at Off The Wall Music, the local music store where you can explore instruments, talk shop with people who get it, and walk out inspired to make your porch, garage, or next gig sound better.

From the Homosassa Springs newsletter, September 8, 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.

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