Thanks for the information. I did find this great resource on paddling in Florida http://www.dep.state.fl.us/gwt/paddling/Segments/Segment%20Home.htm

Segment 13 Rookery Bay to Ten Thousand Islands, section 14 Everglades to Florida Bay and section 15 Florida Keys did look the most appealing if you only get one trip to Florida and you have all seemed to confirm that. I will call the outfitters tomorrow and try to get it organized.