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Nokomis: The Rhythm Inlet & The Ukulele Place
Walk into the Rhythm Inlet’s store in Nokomis, Florida, just south of Sarasota, and you are transported into a
wondrous world of ukulele goodness – one of the largest ukulele brick-and-mortar store inventories in the
SouthEast. Barbara and Jeff, the husband and wife team who own the business, are some of the nicest and
most knowledgeable people you’d want to meet. Getting their start with percussion instruments back in
Maine, Barbara and Jeff started their store in Florida in 2005 and since then they have taught many beginner
classes.
In 2012 their customers were asking for stringed instruments. Jeff was a strong singer and taught himself how
to play ukulele. For two years before they said “No, we don’t have string instruments”. They started their first
class for ukulele beginners in 2012 with 5 ukesà now they stock 155 ukes, 13 brands. With the teaching studio
and retail business it’s over three quarters of the business. They offer great customer service, including ukulele
repair, and a wonderful selection of ukuleles to try out so you can make the best purchase.
The Suncoast Sand Fleas, a local ukulele Meetup group, meets monthly at the store. Look at
www.meetup.com, search: Ukulele, for the date and time.
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Rhythm Inlet & Ukulele Place is located at 2301 Tamiami Trail North, Unit A, Nokomis, Florida
(941) - 966-5800 www.rhythminlet.com