Blue Breaks – Sarasota LLC – Sports Card & Hobby Shop (5 β)
Independent collector notes and community insights below.

π About
“Sports Card store designed by a collector, for the collector.” ” We are currently building this location and will open shortly! Check out our Facebook page for more information. “
π¬ Collector Notes
Independent editorial assessment
This shop has significant industry “pull”βin February 2025, it was a featured host for Topps Rip Night, bringing MLB stars like Paul Skenes and Jackson Holliday directly to the Sarasota storefront. Ownership (Jonathan and Courtney Stone) is frequently praised for being “fair and kind,” often serving as the community-recommended alternative to more controversial local shops. Pro Tip: If you’re a vintage baseball fan, check their glass cases for rare finds; they recently made headlines in the hobby for moving a high-grade 1958 Topps Ernie Banks. They also have an international footprint with a sister shop in Lichfield, UK, making them one of the more globally connected LCS (Local Card Shops) in Florida.
Who this shop is (and isn’t) for
β Best For
- Sports card collectors
- Vintage collectors
- High-end / investment collectors
- Slabbed card buyers
- Sealed wax buyers
β Not Ideal For
- PokΓ©mon/TCG collectors
- Kids & beginner collectors
- Looking for deep singles inventory
- Seeking in-store play environments
β Review Summary
Blue Breaks Sarasota is the highly-rated second location of the popular Venice-based hobby shop, known for its polished, modern, and exceptionally organized approach to collecting. Since opening in 2024, it has quickly become a local favorite for its “family-first” environment and competitive pricing. The shop is famous for its unique “Penny to $5” wall, featuring thousands of cards meticulously sorted by team, allowing collectors to dig for treasures for hours. Beyond sports, they carry a heavy inventory of PokΓ©mon, Disney Lorcana, and Yu-Gi-Oh!, and they are a trusted PSA Authorized Dealer, providing streamlined grading submission services for the Sarasota community.
Google Reviews Rating: 5
Total Reviews: (14)
π Location & Contact
- Address: 4435 S Tamiami Trl
- City: Sarasota
- Phone : (941) 924-3741
β° Store Hours
- Sunday: 11 AM-7 PM
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 11 AM-7 PM
- Wednesday: 11 AM-7 PM
- Thursday: 11 AM-7 PM
- Friday: 11 AM-7 PM
- Saturday: 11 AM-7 PM

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