The best book, hobby & craft shops in Venice

13 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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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

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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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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).”

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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 (Sarasota)

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

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

4325 S Tamiami Trl Venice Village Shoppes

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

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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.”

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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).”

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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.”

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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.”

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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.”

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Michaels

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

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

6549 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota Pavilion (Sarasota)

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

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Troll Music

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Guitar, cello, piano and ukulele store offering lessons and rentals for band instruments.

628 E Venice Ave · ✓ checked Aug 7

“Guitar, cello, piano and ukulele store offering lessons and rentals for band instruments.”

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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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