The best book, hobby & craft shops in Sarasota

19 book, hobby & craft shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Hobbies, Books, & Crafts · 19 places · showing the latest additions first

Paragon Rentals and Music Lessons

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Whether you’re dusting off a trumpet, hunting a rental for the next school concert, or finally booking those guitar lessons you’ve been…

1442 W Busch Blvd (Tampa) · ✓ checked Jul 31

“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

Redwoods Vintage Guitars

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Whether you're chasing a 50s Gibson growl, a clean Martin ring, or a custom-color Fender with stories baked in, Redwoods Vintage Guitars…

7237 Central Ave (St. Petersburg) · ✓ checked Jul 28

“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

Sarasota Violins

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

If your fiddle, viola, cello, or bass needs a glow-up, Sarasota Violins has you covered with expert repairs, rentals, and a handpicked…

2700 S Tamiami Trl Ste 12 · ✓ checked Jul 28

“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

Mad Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Friendly staff specializing in guitars, basses and amplifiers, plus pedals.

6632 Central Ave (St. Petersburg)

“Friendly staff specializing in guitars, basses and amplifiers, plus pedals.”

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Art & Frame of Sarasota

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Resource for art supplies such as brushes and paints, plus framing services.

1055 S Tamiami Trl

“Resource for art supplies such as brushes and paints, plus framing services.”

Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

3804 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Britton Plaza Ste A (Tampa)

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

Bayfront Piano

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Piano shop and supplier offering acoustic and digital pianos, keyboards, as well as tuning and moving services.

7606 S Tamiami Trl Unit 103

“Piano shop and supplier offering acoustic and digital pianos, keyboards, as well as tuning and moving services.”

Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

11643 W Hillsborough Ave Bayport Commons (Tampa)

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

Daddy Kool Records

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Popular independent shop featuring an extensive array of notable vinyl records, plus tees & totes.

2606 Fairfield Ave S (St. Petersburg)

“Popular independent shop featuring an extensive array of notable vinyl records, plus tees & totes.”

Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

Crosswinds Shopping Center, 2026 66th St N (St. Petersburg)

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

Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

8223 Cooper Creek Blvd (University Park)

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

Dave's Piano Showroom

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Piano shop featuring new and pre-owned upright, baby grand, digital and disc-based player pianos.

3231 W Cypress St (Tampa)

“Piano shop featuring new and pre-owned upright, baby grand, digital and disc-based player pianos.”

Violin Shop Tampa

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Charming shop providing the needs of students and professionals with violins, violas, cellos, and basses.

4009 Henderson Blvd (Tampa)

“Charming shop providing the needs of students and professionals with violins, violas, cellos, and basses.”

Pritchards Pianos

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Retailer for new and used pianos, offering digital and acoustic options, plus instruction and tunings.

2108 Bee Ridge Rd · ✓ checked Aug 5

“Retailer for new and used pianos, offering digital and acoustic options, plus instruction and tunings.”

Moe'st Everything Muse

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Music shop offering new, used, and vintage instruments, lessons, and repairs.

5208 66th St N Units A & B (St. Petersburg)

“Music shop offering new, used, and vintage instruments, lessons, and repairs.”

Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

6549 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota Pavilion

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

Guitar Center

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

3968 W Hillsborough Ave (Tampa)

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

Bertrand Music Florida

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Store featuring musical instruments such as pianos and guitars, plus repairs and lessons.

5905 53rd Ave E (Bradenton)

“Store featuring musical instruments such as pianos and guitars, plus repairs and lessons.”

Masterpiece by Numbers

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Company selling paint-by-number kits featuring everything from scenes to pets. Framed prints are also available.

360 Central Ave (St. Petersburg)

“Company selling paint-by-number kits featuring everything from scenes to pets. Framed prints are also available.”

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