Mail-in custom arrow builds and custom bow string orders eliminate the drive for most Miami archery needs. For in-person work , Elite Archery builds, Labradar-verified long-range tuning, Western hunt prep , our private facility in Sarasota is about 4 hours northwest via I-75 Alligator Alley.
Miami and South Florida have the strongest archery infrastructure in the state. Blessed Archery in Miami Gardens is a full pro shop. Everglades Archers in Homestead is a legitimate 18-acre outdoor club with an 80-yard practice area. RAD Archery in Hollywood and Li'l Abner Foundation Archery in Sweetwater cover additional ground. For most Miami archery needs, local is the right answer and we will tell you so.
What we offer Miami archers comes in two forms. First and most practical: our mail-in custom arrow build service and custom bow string orders ship nationwide. You send components, we build and ship back. No drive. That eliminates most of what you might come to us for. Second: for the narrow set of services requiring in-person work , Elite Archery builds (we are an authorized Elite dealer), Labradar Doppler radar verification at 120+ yards (beyond Everglades' 80 yards), or Western hunt preparation with real long-range data , our private Sarasota facility is the destination.
Miami-Dade, Broward, and South Florida as a whole have more archery infrastructure than any other part of the state. Blessed Archery at 4980 NW 165th Street in Miami Gardens bills itself as South Florida's largest archery pro shop and backs it up with Mathews, Hoyt, PSE, Darton, and Mission inventory alongside Easton and Victory arrow shafts. RAD Archery inside Big Al's Gun & Pawn in Hollywood serves Broward with PSE and Bowtech, bow tuning, custom solutions, and personalized lessons. For retail and pro shop services, South Florida is covered.
Everglades Archers at 17415 SW 264th Street in Homestead is the outdoor facility South Florida archers want to know about , 18 acres, 28-target field range, 3D range, 80-yard practice area, broadhead pits, and lighted Wednesday night shooting. An NFAA and JOAD member club with nationally-certified coaches running state-level field and 3D tournaments. For a South Florida archer serious about field archery, 3D, or basic outdoor practice, Everglades is the right call.
Li'l Abner Foundation Archery in Sweetwater is an official USA Archery Club running indoor programs, and Top Gun Indoor Range in Miami-Dade serves additional indoor needs. This is a well-served region. We will not pretend otherwise.
The narrow gap we fill is specific. Everglades maxes out at 80 yards , a well-designed range, but not enough for Colorado elk preparation where shots can stretch to 100+ yards, or for ASA outdoor competitive work requiring verified setups beyond 80. Labradar Doppler radar ballistic verification is not standard at South Florida shops. Elite Archery is not carried by Blessed or RAD. For the Miami archer who needs one or more of those three things, the drive exists as an option. For everything else , and that is most things , South Florida local or our mail-in services cover it.
Mail-in service leads for South Florida. In-person services are for specific, technical work.
Arrows calculated for your bow and discipline. Standard $6/arrow, tournament $8/arrow. Ship components to 7524 Castle Dr, Sarasota, FL 34240. No drive required.
Custom bow strings built with BCY 452 Extra material through GAS Bowstrings or ThreadZ Custom Bow Strings. Mail-in service available. Call 941-322-7146 to order.
Elite Archery authorized dealer , a brand not carried by Blessed or RAD. Built around your draw, anchor, and shot process. Plan an in-person trip for fit and tune.
Precision tuning with Labradar Doppler radar ballistic verification at 40 to 120 yards. Real velocity and consistency data, not chart estimates.
Florida bowhunters heading to Colorado, Montana, or Wyoming. 120+ yard long-range training beyond what Miami-Dade ranges can offer, broadhead verification.
Private ASA field, regulation USA Archery bails, and Level 3 coaching for Miami archers training for state or national competition.
One-on-one outdoor instruction for archers whose development has outgrown local options. Process-based, distance-oriented.
Total Archery Challenge demands accuracy at unknown long-range distances. We set up, tune, and train you for the course on our outdoor range.
A registered nonprofit competitive youth archery team. Miami youth archers who have outgrown South Florida’s local programs are welcome to join.
Multiple Florida state champions, ASA Shooters of the Year, top 10 national rankings, and a top 3 ASA national ranking. Structured year-round development for serious competitive archers.
USA Archery Level 3 and Level 2 coaches train athletes on a private 120+ yard outdoor range with Labradar ballistic data , tools beyond what South Florida JOAD programs can offer at their local ranges.
As a 501(c)(3), our mission is developing young archers. Donations and sponsorships support equipment, travel, and competition fees. We are invested in athletes, not transactions.
Questions we hear from archers in Miami, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Homestead, Kendall, Doral, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, and Pembroke Pines.
Our mail-in service handles both custom arrow builds and custom bow string orders for Miami and South Florida archers. Ship your shafts and components for arrows at $6 per arrow standard or $8 per arrow tournament-grade. Order custom strings built with BCY 452 Extra material from GAS Bowstrings or ThreadZ Custom Bow Strings. Ship to: 7524 Castle Dr, Sarasota, FL 34240. Call or text 941-322-7146 to confirm your spec before shipping. This is the recommended path for most Miami archers , the drive is about 4 hours, so mail-in eliminates it entirely for shop work.
About 4 hours northwest of Miami, approximately 230 miles. The fastest route is I-75 Alligator Alley west to Naples, then I-75 north to Sarasota exit 210. We are at 7524 Castle Dr, Sarasota, FL 34240. Four hours one-way is a real drive, so most Miami clients who make the trip in person do so for specific work , a custom Elite bow build, Labradar-verified long-range tuning, Western hunt preparation, or a competitive coaching day , and combine multiple services to justify the time.
Miami has real archery infrastructure and we will say so plainly. Blessed Archery in Miami Gardens is South Florida's largest pro shop with Mathews, Hoyt, PSE, and Darton inventory. Everglades Archers in Homestead has an 18-acre outdoor facility with an 80-yard practice area, a 28-target field range, and a 3D course , a legitimate outdoor club. For most Miami archers, those options cover the fundamentals well. The specific reasons a South Florida archer might still make the Sarasota drive are three: we are an Elite Archery authorized dealer (Elite is not covered by the main South Florida shops), we offer Labradar Doppler radar ballistic verification at 120+ yards (real long-range data beyond Everglades' 80-yard range), and we provide competitive development coaching calibrated for archers whose outcomes require tools the local market does not have.
A custom bow build is not the same as a stock bow ship-out. Our builds include the bow, the full precision tune verified on our range with Labradar data, custom arrows built to the bow, and a setup process that is hands-on. For the build process to deliver what it is supposed to deliver, the archer needs to be present for fit, draw, anchor, and shot process work. If you are a Miami archer committed to a full custom Elite build, plan a 1-day or 2-day trip to Sarasota. We will work with your schedule to get it done in as few visits as possible.
Yes, and this is one of the specific reasons South Florida hunters drive to Sarasota. Everglades Archers has broadhead pits and a solid outdoor facility, but maximum practice distance is 80 yards. For Miami bowhunters preparing for Western elk, mule deer, or antelope, shots often stretch past what can be practiced in Miami-Dade. Labradar Doppler radar verification at 100+ yards gives you real data , actual velocity, actual consistency , before you're standing in Colorado or Montana wondering if your tune is still holding.
Yes. Archery Sarasota is an authorized Elite Archery dealer. The major South Florida pro shops (Blessed Archery, RAD Archery) are authorized for Mathews, Hoyt, PSE, Bowtech, and Darton , but not Elite. If you specifically want an Elite bow built, tuned, and set up by an Elite dealer, Florida's Elite options are limited and Archery Sarasota is one of them. Miami archers committed to the Elite platform travel for the build and the setup.
Yes, and South Florida archery has excellent local youth options we recommend first , Li'l Abner Foundation Archery in Sweetwater is an official USA Archery Club, and Everglades Archers has a JOAD program. For a Miami family whose competitive youth archer has outgrown the local offerings and is training for ASA outdoor nationals or state-level titles, Team Sarasota Archery Academy may be worth the relationship despite the drive. The 501(c)(3) nonprofit has produced Florida state champions, ASA Shooters of the Year, and top national rankings. Contact us to discuss whether the Miami-to-Sarasota logistics make sense for your family.
Most Miami archers should not. For basic pro shop work, inventory browsing, weekly lessons, or local 3D shooting, Miami is the best-served city in Florida and you should use local options , Blessed Archery, Everglades Archers, RAD Archery, and Li'l Abner all serve real needs well. The narrow set of Miami archers who benefit from the drive need: (1) an Elite bow built by an authorized Elite dealer, (2) Labradar-verified long-range tuning not available in South Florida, (3) competitive development with 120+ yard outdoor access, or (4) Western hunt prep at real distance. For the other 90% of Miami archery needs, our mail-in arrow and string services cover you without the drive.
Miami archers , ship your components for mail-in service, or book an in-person session for the specific work that requires it.
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