Sunshine Ace Hardware will be participating in Florida’s first hunting, fishing and camping Sales Tax Holiday and are preparing by increasing inventory.  

The company’s 15 locations will be increasing their stock of firearms, ammunition, bows and crossbows, bait and fishing tackle, rods and reels and an assortment of camping equipment. These items will be tax-free from Sept. 8 to Dec. 31.  

“We’re happy to be a part of encouraging our community to experience what Florida has to offer beyond the beaches,” said Michael Wynn, president of Sunshine Ace Hardware and Crowder Bros. Ace Hardware. “This tax holiday comes at a great time with cooler weather approaching.” 

Sunshine Ace Hardware has adopted Florida’s 2025 tax-free list and will sell the following items tax-free:  

Hunting Supplies: 

- Ammunition  

- Firearms 

- Firearm accessories: charging handles, cleaning kits, holsters, pistol grips, sights, optics and stocks 

- Bows  

- Crossbows 

- Bow and crossbow accessories: arrows, bolts, quarrels, quivers, releases, sights, optics and wrist guards 

Camping and Fishing Supplies:  

Items $200 or less: 

- Tents 

Items $75 or less:  

- Rods and reels if sold individually ($150 or less if sold as a set) 

Items $50 or less:  

- Camping stoves 

-Collapsible camping chairs 

- Portable hammocks 

- Sleeping bags 

Items $30 or less: 

- Flashlights 

- Camping lanterns 

- Tackle boxes or bags 

Items $5 or less:  

Bait or fishing tackle if sold individually ($10 or less if multiple items are sold together)

All 15 of Sunshine Ace Hardware’s stores are participating in the tax holiday. 

Collier County: 

- Downtown Naples – 141 Tamiami Trail North; Naples, FL 34102 

- East Naples – 4433 Tamiami Trail East; Naples, FL 34112 

- Marco Island – 1720 San Marco Road; Marco Island, FL 34145 

- Golden Gate – 11673 Collier Blvd.; Naples, FL 34116 

- Founders Square – 8850 Founders Square Drive; Naples, FL 34120 

- Ave Maria – 5630 Ave Maria Blvd., Unit 110-112; Ave Maria, FL 34142 

- Winchester Center – 13855 Winchester Trail, Unit 200; Naples, FL 34120 

Lee County: 

- Bonita Springs – 9100 Bonita Beach Road; Bonita Springs, FL 34135 

- San Carlos – 18911 Tamiami Trail South; Fort Myers, FL 33908 

Charlotte County: 

- Port Charlotte – 3035 Tamiami Trail; Port Charlotte, FL 33952 

- Port Charlotte, Kingsway – 912a Kings Highway; Port Charlotte, FL 33980 

- Babcock Ranch – 42080 Cypress Parkway, Suite 11; Babcock Ranch, FL 33982 

Pinellas County: 

- Largo – 1015 W. Bay Drive; Largo, FL 33770 

Manatee County (Crowder Bros. Ace Hardware): 

- Bradenton – 5409 Manatee Ave. West; Bradenton, FL 34209 

- Lakewood Ranch – 2401 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.; Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211 

About Sunshine Ace Hardware  

Founded in 1958 by Don Wynn and led today by his grandson, President Michael Wynn, Sunshine Ace Hardware operates 19 hardware, paint and gift stores in Southwest Florida, with one additional location under development. The Naples-based company is among Florida’s largest family-owned home improvement retailers and one of Ace Hardware’s top franchisees in America. Sunshine Ace is recognized for its helpful, red-vested associates, generous community support and vast selection of signature brands in grills, tools, hardware, plumbing, paint and supplies, lawn and garden supplies, fishing gear, gifts, propane and supplies for contractors and DIYers. The Sunshine Ace Hardware B2B Division provides commercial customers with bulk purchase savings and value-added services. Through its Helpful Hub, Sunshine Ace provides professional services such as screen repair, key cutting, color matching, delivery coordination and assembly. The company’s Ace Handyman Services of Southwest Florida helps residents tackle home maintenance projects like mounting TVs and ceiling fans, repairing lanai screens, painting interiors and exteriors, updating cabinets, installing drywall and completing general carpentry services. For locations and operating hours, please visit SunshineAce.com.