The best book, hobby & craft shops in Land O' Lakes

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 Wesley Chapel newsletter, November 5, 2026

Tampa Fine Arts Academy offers kid-friendly lessons in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, viola, and cello, with teachers who tailor learning to each child’s pace and favorite songs. From beginner music classes to a kids’ rock band, it’s a welcoming way to turn restless energy into creativity and confidence.

From the Wesley Chapel newsletter, October 29, 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

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

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

From art and drawing classes to digital art, Little Artist Club, Minecraft Club, camps, pop-up events, and birthday parties, Art Paper Scissors Land O' Lakes is the go-to spot for hands-on creativity that keeps kids engaged and screen time down, while you sip coffee nearby and pretend this was your plan all along.

From the Land O' Lakes newsletter, November 4, 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).

Whether you're dusting off that high school trumpet or finally giving drums their moment, Koss Music Institute in Lutz pairs private, custom-fit lessons with guidance from a pro who’s played with Blood, Sweat & Tears. In-person or live online, plus on-site instrument rentals and repairs to keep you playing.

From the Land O' Lakes newsletter, October 25, 2026

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

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).

Scraporium is the local spot when your craft table needs a reboot, stocked with paper, ink, stamps, and dies for scrapbooks, handmade cards, and those teacher gifts you start tonight. Swing by for ideas and supplies that turn good intentions into finished pages.

From the Land O' Lakes newsletter, October 20, 2026

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

From uprights and digital models to baby grands and player pianos, Dave’s Piano Showroom offers new and pre-owned instruments, plus piano service and restoration.

From the Tampa Bay newsletter, November 6, 2026

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

Moe’st Everything Muse stocks new, used, and vintage instruments, and can help with lessons, rentals, repairs, and buying or trading gear. It’s a handy local stop whether you’re reviving an old guitar, starting lessons, or hunting for an instrument with a little history.

From the St. Petersburg newsletter, November 3, 2026

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

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

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

If your clarinet's keywork is clicky or flute pads iffy, JH Woodwinds keeps Tampa Bay’s woodwinds singing with pro-level repairs. Authorized Buffet and Muramatsu repair, Straubinger-certified pads, trusted by players from The Florida Orchestra to National Broadway Tours, and they handle student horns too.

From the Pasco County newsletter, November 2, 2026

Whether you're kitting out your small biz, refreshing the home office, or hunting a gift that doesn't scream mass-produced, Round Table Creations turns ideas into custom pieces with CNC precision, laser engraving, and clean logo design. Hit them up this week and finally make that inside joke a real thing.

From the Land O' Lakes newsletter, September 7, 2026