This place is my "Go To" whenever I need to buy a gun or fire live ammo on their indoor range…read more I was there buying my third 1873 Colt clone chambered in 45 LC because I needed one with a specific barrel length which they had in stock. I found the gun department staffed with EXPERIENCED and attentive employees who participate in shooting activities like I enjoy and were able to offer a discount that made a good deal even better. I feel that if you exhibit the safety habits that make everyone on both sides of the counter feel comfortable and show employees that you would not be a danger to yourself or others you will find employees who are happy to serve and even train you depending on your experience level. Don't expect the same happy response from that employee if you show disrespect for gun safety or have nefarious ownership reasons because those employees protect my rights to legal ownership and the stores best interests which I rely on and keeps me coming back when ever the need dictates.

TL;DR Managment/ownership treats customers and employees terribly, would not spend money here…read more Repeat bad experiences, I'd rather buy online than go back in this store. As an avid adventurer of the western US, I tend to visit outdoor stores wherever I travel to see what their idea of adventure is there and take the chance to upgrade gear that's frustrating to use or worn out over time. I've visited Bill Jackson's on two separate occasions now, heading in each time with about $500 worth of gear in mind to shop for. The first time I came, I got great help from multiple associates and planned to purchase gear off of their advise, but witnessed a confrontation between management and an associate that I recall as mild but disruptive enough it made me leave the store without buying anything. I didn't come back for about 8 months. Now I'm back in town for a few weeks of work before heading on a 2,700 mile bikepacking journey and really needed to grab a few items I hoped they'd have in stock. Being interesting in all outdoor activities, I started talking with an associate about the ski shop they were building the last time I was here. He keyed in that I had ski knowledge from my time tuning skis and custom fitting ski boots out west and started talking to me about part time work as they expected to need some extra hands with ski knowledge and took me to show me their ski selection. To get there, we had to walk through an area that he explained was sectioned off for an upcoming sale, so not yet available, but the necessary route to the still-open ski shop. He made a pretty good case for their ski shop and my wheels were turning about coming to help them out in the fall. On our way back through the sale area, I asked a question about the items we were walking past and the associate was very clear that those items were not available for sale until the official sale start date, but took the opportunity to educate me about them(I knew very little about diving equipment but am curious to learn). I was quickly convinced that a decent snorkeling kit was necessary equipment to enjoy the area and decided I'd get a setup. Before he got a chance to redirect me to where the currently available snorkeling gear was(I could tell it was coming, this area was also tiny compared to the sale area), an angry manager/owner appeared ready to tear apart the kind and helpful associate that had just taught me what I needed to know to spend an extra couple hundred dollars on top of the items I was already planning. I hurriedly left the area while she continued to holler at me and once I passed the threshold of that room I heard her resume berating the associate in anger. I walked myself over to the full price scuba stuff and found another helpful associate, but I could not bring myself to buy anything from this store after that experience. It was not unreasonable for her to ask us to move along since we had stopped in a place we were meant to pass through, but she was incredibly rude to the associate for going above and beyond to take care of an enthusiastic customer. I won't spend money here, that manager is the most unkind person I've encountered since I've been in Tampa. In a town of incredibly kind people, there is no place for that. Very sad, I really wanted to like this store. The associates seem to be knowledgeable and passionate about the outdoors, but they don't deserve to be treated that way.

Great store in a great location. New staff cares and is friendly. Clean, full and bright!…read moreContinuing to improve.

I am familiar with the Academy stores that were in Houston years ago. They have really expanded…read morebeyond an Army surplus store of the 60's. We were greeted as we came in. The store is enormous. It's located in Pinellas Square where the old furniture store used to be close to the cinema. An associate told us that they have been open since last November. Everything smelled new. If you're looking for a good old fashioned sporting goods store, Academy Spots + Outdoors is your one stop shop. Drop by if you can.

This is the only running store in Pinellas that I could ever give my business to. I've bought two…read morepairs of shoes from them so far, and each time I was met with extremely caring and knowledgeable folks who helped me find the perfect pair. Additionally, Feet First has a 30 day guarantee on their shoes for any time you have buyer's remorse. I also want to share a small anecdote that demonstrates the nature of this store. I have a pair of Shokz OpenRun headphones, but I lost the proprietary charger when I moved here. I asked the person running the store if they sold the charger for these headphones since they sell the headphones themselves. They unfortunately did not sell them, but the woman gave me one of her extra chargers at no cost. Wow! They have my business for life!

Very helpful. Kept us as priority even as other customers arrived. Large inventory meant she easily…read moredealt with my wide feet. Will visit again .

This afternoon I really needed to get a new jammers/speedo-style swimsuit for my 10 year old since…read moreswim team is starting tomorrow. I put the call out on social media and searched Yelp (of course) to see if there was a swim shop on 4th Street, as I did not have time to travel to Tyrone to one of the big box sporting goods stores. Luckily, Swim Zone came to the rescue. This shop is small and tucked away in a somewhat run-down strip of stores, but they have a good selection of swim gear for adults and children. The lady working in the store was very friendly and helpful, and I found a Dolfin brand jammers suit for my son in the clearance bin! They had a pretty good amount of kids swim stuff in the clearance bin which you just have to dig through. I was so relieved to find this little swim shop on north Fourth. It's great to find local shops in the neighborhood and not have to drive across town to an over-priced impersonal chain. I will definitely be back to Swim Zone when I need new goggles or another suit for my kids.

Very helpful staff here. They had just what I was looking for and they were really nice…read more Doubt if I I'll need to come back but if I do need such an item this is the place I'll go to.

I recently needed to purchase Pickleball shoes. JOHN asked me some questions and recommended…read moreseveral brands but strongly recommended one (Ryka court shoes, made by women, for women's feet). He went above and beyond in fitting me in the store and ordering the shoes in my size online for me. They were a good value, shipped promptly to my home and were outstanding right out of the box! I will drop by to thank him in person. Famous Footwear-- hang on to him...he's golden!

Store manager Ms. Melissa and sales associate Kevin provide me with outstanding customer service…read more They made me feel welcome as if I was a close family member. I highly recommend the Lakeside Village Famous Footwear store in Lakeland Florida to anyone looking for warm family atmosphere.

I am a younger sibling and so my life has been filled by the blessing that is known as…read more"hand-me-downs." Unlike a lot of people hand-me-downs are something I seriously lean into. Something about giving a second life to a preloved item just feels so right. Play It Again Sports is a Mecca of preloved sporting gear/toys. My most cherished possession from Play It Again is my rollerblades. I use these blades almost daily. I like to think at some point they belonged to a 10 year old boy named Tommy. I'm really hopeful that Tommy got some fun mems with them, and even more than that I am grateful that Tommy's mom relinquished them to Play It Again at some point. The staff are super friendly and helpful. I like to call the store to inquire whether they have what I'm looking for and they are always so diligent and communicate so clearly and in great detail what it is they have that might meet my request. They are keen to sports, meaning they actually have a lot of knowledge that would be helpful if you have questions about gear specifics. The best part of shopping second hand (unless you're like me and genuinely believe in the sustainability factor) is obviously the deal. The prices cannot be beat..seriously. The blades I previously mentioned would have cost at least $45.00 from a box store or Amazon AND I would have had to wait up to a week to get them, because believe it or not rollerblades are not kept on shelves regularly. At Play It Again I spent $25 for 2 pairs of rollerblades, 1 kids size (Tommy's) and 1 regular adult women's size (I believe they probably belonged to a Meredith). Both blades got some serious sanitization and the bearings got a little cleaning and some lubricant, after that they were ready to roll. I cannot recommend this store enough. Especially if you're looking for something super specific and in a time crunch.

Good variety, love that they offer low cost new options in case you don't find a used item that…read moremeets your needs. They have tons of sport types from boxing to skating etc.

Great customer service. Had an issue they could've ignored, that most stores would've ignored and…read morejust stuck to "thats policy". They turned an initial bad experience into a good one by listened and doing the right thing. Having 2 kids in sports JDs will now be the first store I look to when we need something.

Haven't had my shoes not even a year. I barely used them! They close over $200. Completely smacked…read moremy head on this one. Thank u finish line for trash shoes!