I've known Mr. Norton for 30 years now and he's a very down to earth person. He gives me plenty of…read moretime to do anything in his store especially conversation. He's a pioneer in the industry and a very interesting man. One thing I don't get in all the years is how can he keep his store open with all low prices. He told me one time it was his love of making people happy with their purchases. He does have a following of all ages of musicians dedicated they are. Once I get into the store I don't want to leave.

Great knowledge in the music instrument industry. Bill has excellent advice and a good supply of…read morestrings for guitars.

The Tampa Flute Studio, run by Taylor Irelan, is a great place to learn the intricacies of playing…read morethe flute. Taylor is a master teacher, with much experience both overseas in London and here in the United States. His teaching style is detail oriented, yet patient and good humored. His flute playing is absolutely beautiful. I highly recommend him as a teacher, and the Tampa Flute Studio as a place for all things flute related.

For those flutists seeking advice and guidance on purchasing and/or selling a flute or piccolo, I…read morewould definitely recommend the Tampa Flute Studio. My personal experience with the Studio has been outstanding. I received one-to-one assistance from Owner/Music Director, Taylor Irelan, as I worked through my needs and priorities in a comfortable and private setting. The selection of flutes and piccolos from which I could choose gave me the time and opportunity to find just what I sought. In addition, the Studio handled the consignment and subsequent successful sale of my former flute. The website description of the Studio indicates that, when you walk in, you become part of their family; I agree!

I've been taking classical guitar lessons with Thomas Coffey at Tampa Guitar Lessons for over 10…read moreyears, and I honestly couldn't be happier with the experience. What really sets Thomas apart is how flexible and student-focused his teaching style is. He encourages you to study music that you personally find motivating, rather than forcing a rigid, one-size-fits-all curriculum. That makes a huge difference in staying engaged and excited about practicing. At the same time, he's very thorough and intentional. He doesn't rush you from one piece to the next--he really makes sure you reach a solid level of proficiency and understanding before moving on. Thomas also has an incredible depth of knowledge that's suitable for complete beginners all the way up to advanced players. On top of that, his guitar composition skills are exceptional--his original works are truly beautiful and show a deep understanding of the instrument and musical expression. If you're looking for a classical guitar teacher who's patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in your growth as a musician, I highly recommend Thomas.

Thomas Coffey at Tampa Guitar Lessons is an excellent guitar teacher! I have taken classical…read moreguitar lessons from him for many years. And ukulele too. He is patient and kind. When you are struggling with a piece he knows how to motivate you to keep trying. He selects music for me that is just right for my skill level. If I have a song request he can make that happen too. He is mindful of my time and always starts and ends lessons on time. His music studio reflects the things he loves in life; guitar, fishing, family and art. Private guitar lessons with Thomas are fun and priced just right!

It's not often that I need to visit such a specialty rental as one that features speakers, sound…read moreboards, microphones and more. So finding a resource for sound system rentals like A-Aardvark's can be a real pleasure and a real treasure. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful and the store seems quite resourceful in terms of the variety and quantity of inventory it offers. They know what questions to ask and what answers to offer to build the sort of sound system to meet the needs of their clients. And they are incredibly patient about painstakingly explaining everything from where the microphone plugs in to how to mute or un-mute the sound. It can be intimidating to someone who is not familiar with this type of equipment but I left feeling comfortable and capable about what components were rented and how the set up needed to be handled. Customer service was terrific, the equipment did the job that was needed and the tutorial was truly valuable. Good to know where to go if and when they are needed again.

The team at A-Aardvark's is amazing! We rented a full PA system for our wedding- not only is the…read moreprice absolutely unbeatable, but the staff is beyond attentive, will not try to upsell you on things you don't need, and they test all the equipment right in front of you. We did not even reserve our equipment in advance as the associate I'd spoken with a few weeks prior advised it would be a higher price, and the equipment we were considering was generally in stock. Cannot recommend them enough!

This pawn shop is an absolute joke. The staff clearly have no knowledge of what they're doing. I…read morebrought in a $5,000 guitar, and they had the nerve to offer $200 for it. Then, when we brought in a gold coin, they said they needed to cut it to see if it was real -- are you kidding me? That's not how reputable places handle gold. They even passed on a gold necklace that we've successfully pawned before in California without any issue. We came in needing short-term liquidity while waiting for something to close, but this place was a complete waste of time. The employees were rude and unprofessional -- like clowns pretending to know what they're doing. There are definitely better, more reputable pawn shops out there. Do yourself a favor and don't bother with this one.

thank you to Johnathan, he was very helpful to me when I needed and item and explained every item…read moreto me, I was undecided on certain items but thankfully he helped me. I would definitely recommend this place and johnathan.

As a first time piano buyer, the options out there are daunting. After spending six hours…read moreresearching and calling piano sellers nationally, by luck I dialed Mike @ Picarzo. Mike has such a high technical level of expertise, that I didn't for one minute feel the need to have a third party inspect the wonderful piano that he was selling, which is standard practice, I am told. Mike frankly knew more about the piano then the manufacturer, who I spent three hours with in person, at their HQ. The service Mike provides is over the top. This store is a gem, the prices are better than I found nationally, and it was personally the best experience I have had in any industry.

Though I didn't purchase a piano from Mike, he was very helpful and honest with me throughout the…read moreprocess. He was willing to work with my budget and provided some good insight on the pros and cons of the pianos he had in stock. Thanks Mike, I learned a lot from our conversations.

Honest owners and great prices. Quality music instructors that are affordable. Quick repairs at…read morefair prices.

Just wanted to get stove gas for my new Coleman stove. Always wanted one cuz its just a lot safer n…read moreeasier to just set n light. Im actually impressed they have them at a woping $1 !! Everybody else is like $10 up on line of 3-7 in some stores. I only bought 2 for now. Still need to test it for later. I been buying my camping kit little by little now that im getting my body back in shape. Want to do some primitive camping but i think ill do the regular one for now until i trust my body to do this in nowhere. Did not know we got camp for free or under 10$ buck a night in primitive camping. Bro i been bummed out for nothing! Got a small mess kit thay will fit a small to medium backpack. Doesnt weight anything. Its perfect. Grabbed a rod holder im just going to tie on a tree or dock. Before leaving i hunted down a new pair of shoes. The mayority i own for adevnture and exploring are too heavy gor my medical nightmare. Francheska was amazing and help me out looking for good deals and perfect shoes. Walked out with a rugged crisscross type. Needed something light, durable and that held my ankle in place. I think they are Cabelas brand ones they were like $35 discounted. Lets say free cuz it finally happened. I used all my member points today lol killed most of my things. Then on the way out i donated to the Boy scouts of America. I was talking with the madam there that its crazy the Girls scouts got like cookies n cakes but the boys got popcorn? It make me crabby! They need jerky and rootbeer! We need like a health brand to make them like protein bars or something like that. Overall i had fun and survived not over buying, they got a crap ton of camping food at buy 2 get 1 free. But i fixed that by buying a dehydrator many years ago. If i had a freeze dryer? I would never need to buy anything in storm season and beyond. Easy camp food: make soups and stews. Then pour into dehydrator or high wall cookie pan and shove in oven as 176-245 degrees. Peel off the dried soup and shove into a zip lock or vacuum seal bag with a humidity packet. U can keep frozen without the packet for long time but these last perfectly for camping. Just add warm water and it rehydrates. Too much work? Then buy the specials its good. They usually 12$+ each bag feeds like two people or give you two meals. Which you can just open and reseal in smaller bags that way they last way longer n you camp longer. I think ill wait for fall to camp i want to take my iesel out and paint the beautiful yellow leaves. Maybe someone will trade me a watercolor for a beer lol

Besides having one of the best Santa's in town, where else can you see a big fish tank, replenish…read moreyour water friendly wardrobe, and grab a new knife. I mean, all the fun things in one stop. Winning! 24.05.2026