The best book, hobby & craft shops in Sarasota

“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, September 16, 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 Tampa Bay newsletter, August 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 St. Petersburg newsletter, August 6, 2026

“If your fiddle, viola, cello, or bass needs a glow-up, Sarasota Violins has you covered with expert repairs, rentals, and a handpicked lineup including the exclusive G. Duran series. Run by violin pros, including a Manhattan School of Music professor, they actually help you pick the right fit.”

From the Venice newsletter, August 6, 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, August 28, 2026

“When your canvas is calling or that print deserves better than thumbtacks, Art & Frame of Sarasota hooks you up with paints, brushes, and framing that actually flatters your work. Solid spot for quick supply runs and getting pieces ready to hang without stress.”

From the Sarasota newsletter, September 17, 2026

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

“Guided by a family tradition since 1977, Bayfront Piano curates pianos worth playing, with only one in five inspected making the cut, plus expert tuning and white glove moving when it’s time to shuffle things around. If your Venice home could use a little music, make this the week you find your match.”

From the Venice newsletter, August 20, 2026

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

“North Port, if you've been meaning to pick up a new hobby, The Rhythm Inlet & The Ukulele Place has over 160 ukuleles to try, five levels of weekly classes, guest artist teachers and performers, and a monthly ukulele Meetup sing & strum-along. Friendly, fun, and rhythm-forward since 1993.”

From the North Port newsletter, August 14, 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).”

“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 Land O' Lakes newsletter, September 6, 2026

“Chain store carrying guitars, amps, drums and keyboards, plus music lessons.”

“Sarasota Music Archive is half treasure trove, half community hangout, with aisles of collectible vinyl, CDs, oddball stereo gear and instruments, plus a deep archive of sheet music, piano rolls and more.”

From the Bradenton newsletter, August 17, 2026

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

From the Tampa Bay newsletter, August 14, 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, August 22, 2026

“Play It Again Jams has quality used and consigned instruments, legit lessons from local pros, and a safe consignment setup where you can plug in and play before buying. Hit their monthly open jam to shake off the rust and remember why making noise feels so good.”

From the Bradenton newsletter, August 27, 2026

“From stage-worthy Steinway & Sons to sleek Roland digitals, Pritchards Pianos helps Sarasota players pick the right fit for home or studio. Acoustic, digital, and even player systems like Spirio, QRS, and PianoDisc, so if music’s on your to-do list this week, go try what actually feels right.”

From the Sarasota newsletter, August 14, 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, September 20, 2026

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

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

“Whether you need a clarinet for your kid, fresh strings for your guitar, or a digital piano, Bertrand Music Florida has you covered with rentals, repairs, lessons, plus care kits and method books to keep the music rolling. Good timing for band season, Bradenton.”

From the Bradenton newsletter, September 17, 2026

“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, September 17, 2026