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Florida Gulf Coast: Tarpon Springs to Fort Myers
Work down the Gulf coast from Tarpon Springs through Tampa and St. Petersburg to Sarasota and Fort Myers.
Route: Tarpon Springs → Tampa → St. Petersburg → Bradenton → Sarasota → Fort Myers · 19 record stores across 6 stops
Stop by stop
Stop 1: North Pinellas: Tarpon Springs to Clearwater
One Off Records
Tarpon Springs shop on the Sponge Docks road with new and used records, CDs and memorabilia.
Tip: They ship records for visitors; open every day.
813 Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689, USA
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Stay Tuned Records
Small downtown Tarpon Springs shop with new and vintage vinyl and CDs, and a community focus.
Tip: Opening hours are short on weekdays (11 AM to 4 PM) but run later Friday and Saturday.
102 E Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689, USA
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM D&J Records
Dunedin shop run by Daniella and Jodi with new releases, used records and regular listening parties.
Tip: Shop opens daily from 10 AM; sit on the stools to dig the floor boxes.
120 Patricia Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698, USA
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM The Clearwater Record Shop
Clearwater store of records, tapes, CDs and music memorabilia across several connected storefronts.
Tip: Open Wednesday to Sunday only.
1610 N Hercules Ave Ste G, Clearwater, FL 33765, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Stop 2: Tampa Dig
Microgroove
True neighborhood shop where vinyl is filed alphabetically regardless of genre, encouraging genre-crossing digs.
Tip: Owner grades and notes condition on records — ask for details before buying.
4906 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33603, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Thursday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Friday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Saturday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Sunday 12:00 - 5:00 PM Mojo Books & Records
Books, records, and a café all in one relaxed, browsable space.
Tip: Grab a coffee and make an afternoon of it — this is a linger-and-browse kind of shop.
2554 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sound Exchange
Massive, well-priced media inventory spanning vinyl, CDs, and collectibles.
Tip: Selection here can't be found anywhere else in the Tampa/St. Pete area, per regulars.
14246 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL 33613, USA
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday 12:00 - 6:00 PM
Stop 3: St. Petersburg Record Run
Daddy Kool Records
St. Petersburg shop open since 1994, known for punk, reggae, ska and new wave plus new releases and imports, with outdoor space and an art museum nearby.
Tip: The street entrance is the back; walk around to the front. Open until 9 PM Friday and Saturday.
2606 Fairfield Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712, USA
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Planet Retro Records
St. Petersburg shop with a high-quality used vinyl section, especially strong in punk, hardcore, metal, and indie, with fresh stock put out daily.
Tip: Closed Mondays. New and new-to-you records go out every day, so check back often.
226 Dr M.L.K. Jr St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33705, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 12:00 - 5:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 - 5:00 PM Thursday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Friday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 - 5:00 PM Bananas Records Vinyl Warehouse
Warehouse of used vinyl with a very large 45 collection; the same family runs the main shop and an audio-equipment store.
Tip: Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM; bring a lunch if you plan to dig through the 45s.
2226 16th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday Closed Bananas Records
Big St. Petersburg shop of records, CDs and DVDs, filled with vintage audio gear and pop-culture memorabilia.
Tip: Bananas has several sites in the same area; this retail store is the one to start with.
2887 22nd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713, USA
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Stop 4: Bradenton
Jerk Dog Records
Small punk-leaning record shop in Bradenton's Village of the Arts, with classics, newer releases and CDs.
Tip: Owner will order titles for you; open daily.
1119 12th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Stop 5: Sarasota Record Run
Vinyl Vault
Downtown Sarasota shop with vinyl, CDs and tapes, including 70s prog, dream pop, shoegaze and jazz, plus record players and some clothing.
Tip: Closed Tuesdays; they buy records and have run sale events.
400 S Washington Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 5:30 PM Tuesday Closed Wednesday 12:00 PM - 5:30 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 5:30 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Rocketstar Records
Sarasota record and CD shop open since 2017 that buys and sells across rock, metal, punk, country and gospel, plus turntables.
Tip: Stock is crowded and old-school, so expect to dig; records are typically in the $5 to $20 range.
2243 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34239, USA
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Salty Dog Records Sarasota
Independent Sarasota shop with new and pre-owned records across classic rock, metal, punk and jazz; stock is refreshed on Fridays and they take trade-ins.
Tip: Hosts listening parties and Record Store Day events; used records start around $5.
2178 Gulf Gate Dr, Sarasota, FL 34231, USA
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Daddy O's Record Rack
Long-established shop with more than 50 years in business and thousands of records and CDs in jazz, blues, rock and folk.
Tip: Open Thursday to Sunday afternoons only (noon to 5 PM).
147 N Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Stop 6: Fort Myers Record Run
Joe's Record Exchange
Downtown Fort Myers shop with vintage and modern records and CDs, plus some comics and memorabilia.
Tip: Street parking can be tight in the downtown area.
2439 First St, Fort Myers, FL 33901, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Record Trader 1
Packed Fort Myers shop with a huge stock of records, tapes and hi-fi gear, including vintage jazz first pressings.
Tip: Records are crowded into crates, so budget time; open Tuesday to Sunday 11 AM to 4 PM.
3091 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Stellar Records
Bright, well-organized Fort Myers shop with used records and plenty of new releases; online orders can be picked up in store.
Tip: Listen to used records before buying; open daily.
4206 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Hours and details come from public listings and may have changed. Small shops often keep short or irregular hours, so check or call before a long trip. See something wrong? Use Still open? in the app and we will look into it.