Welcome back! I dropped out shortly after you when having to tare down my 120 due to majanos and just started up about a year ago. Hard to stay away for ever. Definitely some things have changed in that time. LED lighting has come a long way and T-5 are making a comeback. Lots of recent advances in automation (seeing alkalinity monitoring on controllers) and things like algae turf scrubbers for nutrient control. I am sure you will enjoy catching up as you plan your new tank... I know I did. Yep, there are a few of the old shops around and Woody's moved back to their original location and now has the next generation running the show. There are some notable new shops as well - Cuttlefish and Coral started up on Mississippi Ave and now moved to Hillsdale (well worth checking out). OIAB is still over in Vancouver but has undergone some ownership changes. TPA and ATA are not too far away and also well worth a trip. You should check out our sponsors page as many of the local shops are listed on their information.
Good luck with your reboot. Hopefully we will see you at a meeting in the near future - next one is Dec 2nd at Kennedy School.