The best book, hobby & craft shops in Tampa Bay

“Give your Palm Harbor living room a soundtrack this week. Whether you’re eyeing a Steinway & Sons, the Boston or Essex lines, a Roland, or a pre-owned gem, Steinway Piano Gallery helps you find the right touch and tone... plus tuning, moving, restoration, rentals, and Spirio performances when you just want to listen.”

From the Tarpon Springs newsletter, August 4, 2026

“School band season sneaking up? Music Showcase has you covered with rent-to-own band and orchestral instruments, an in-house repair shop that gives free estimates, and year-round lessons for everything from guitar and piano to woodwinds, brass, voice, even acting. Perfect excuse to tune up your week.”

“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

“Trade that stack of half-used yarn, mystery beads, and duplicate stamp pads for store credit at Bottom of the Bin, a secondhand art and craft supplies shop right here in Brandon keeping creativity accessible and affordable while cutting waste. Perfect for a midweek spark... paper, paint, sewing, jewelry bits and more.”

From the Riverview newsletter, August 5, 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

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

“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 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).”

“Music-store, part of a chain, selling guitars, drums and keyboards plus gear, plus repair services, lessons and friendly staff.”

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

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

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

“Craft-supply and scrapbooking store carrying a variety of items from paper and ink to stamps and dies.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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