About Us

GULF COAST MODEL RAILROAD & HOBBY SHOP
3222 CLARK ROAD
SARASOTA, FL 34231 MAP

Meet David DeMersman

David DeMersman is the owner of Gulf Coast Model Railroad and Hobby Shop. He and his business partner, Kelly Weeks, have a strong passion for model railroading. After a full career in real estate appraising, David purchased the five year old Gulf Coast Model Railroad business back in 1989 with fellow enthusiast, Kelly, to pursue their strong interests in model railroading and to share their hobby with others. In 1993, the business was relocated to its current Clark Road address.

Today, Gulf Coast Model Railroad and Hobby Shop is Sarasota’s premier model railroading and train accessory store and is the leading supplier of model railroad equipment and accessories in for the entire South Tampa Bay area and west-central Florida.

We Specialize in Model Trains and Accessories

Gulf Coast Model Railroad & Hobby Shop is Sarasota’s premier model train and railroad accessory store. 

Our friendly staff is always eager to help with prompt and courteous service and tips, information and advice. We are the leading supplier of model railroad equipment and accessories in Sarasota, Florida and the entire South Tampa Bay area of west-central Florida.

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