Hobby Stores in Florida

[hotrod4ever]

I'm going on vacation in Florida on Mar11.  Are there any good hobby stores to visit?  I'll be in Orlando,  Miami and in between,  as well as a 2 day trip to the west coast.   Thanks for any info!  Cheers!

[jefropas]

In Orlando, off of SR50 (Colonial Dr) is Colonial Photo and Hobby. Easy to find, they've been the go to since I lived there in the 90's. After that, Orlando is pretty dry...IDK about Miami....

Jeff

[Jim B]

It's been a LONG time, but you can try Crown Hobbies on Coral Way in Miami.  The used to have a pretty good selection.  The best hobby store in Miami by far was Orange Blossom Hobbies, but sadly they closed in 2001.

[jaymcminn]

18 hours ago, Jim B said:

It's been a LONG time, but you can try Crown Hobbies on Coral Way in Miami.  The used to have a pretty good selection.  The best hobby store in Miami by far was Orange Blossom Hobbies, but sadly they closed in 2001.

Crown Hobbies is pretty much a bust anymore. Phil's in Pinellas Park (St. Pete area) is good, but pretty far out of your way. Micro Macro Mundo in Miami has a nice selection, but the service is atrocious and the hours can be erratic. Family Hobby Center here in Naples is a nice old-school hobby shop if you're in the area. (if you do come this way from Miami check out the Revs Institute, which is a truly amazing auto museum focusing on vintage sports and racing cars!) Orange Blossom Hobbies was truly a great hobby shop, and it's a shame that it closed. It was worth the drive from Naples. 

[jaymcminn]

Also K&K Hobby in Port Charlotte, extremely nice selection but a little pricey. Nice folks, though.

[hotrod4ever]

Thanks for all the info guys!  I'll try to check as many as I can.  Cheers!