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A strong YES to all - these locations represent the best diving in FL, although the Keys get more press. My favorite.....Jupiter of course (any time of the year!), w/ Jupiter Dive Center!

Some suggestions: Scuba Club of the Palm Beaches (good choice for new divers as your profile indicates) The Wetter the Better Jim Abernethy Scuba

I'll try to answer your post best as I can - while we all like different things, its just my opinion - but I'm a 31 year S. FL local (and I'm going to answer your post, but it would really be helpful if you could have posted your experience, number of dives, etc, b/c what I'll post is not...

Best option I have found in Key Largo (located behind the Holiday Inn) is HMS Minnow www.hmsminnow.com Better operation than Quiessence (years ago they were the "gold standard" now just another mother hen Key Largo operation), and the boat only holds 6 - cannot say enough good things about...

The OP asked where the best diving was in the Keys - we can all agree that for all of the charms (and I'm being serious) of Key West, its not where you are going to find the best diving - universal recommendations have been the Key Largo area. I suspect the dive you are describing is the...

It happens - Overall Conch Republic runs a very safe operation - what happened to him is not a reflection on their business practices.

Great idea - I would tell anyone that's a great itinery; you get to see some of the best diving in S. FL - have a great trip and post when you get back home your thoughts and experiences.

Probably OK

OK - forget shore diving in Miami and the Keys, but good shore diving exists in Dania and Lauderdale by the Sea - others can chime in more about - look up Gold Coast Divers or PM Debby Diver - both excellent resources on Broward (FLL area) shore diving. In Miami, your best bet is RJ Diving -...

To my fellow poster TS&M: I'm sorry you did not have a better experience with Jupiter Dive Center - I have well over 200 dives with them, and to me the operation is the gold standard. I absolutly love the diving, people, service, convenience, all for a very reasonable cost; if you purchase...

Excellent, very professional Thanks for posting

Great! (Better to have mentioned it in post 1, along with where you were planning to stay, but what the heck! Seriously, what we might recommend for a complete new diver we might not for one more experienced! We are here to help, but.....make it easy!) Read Sportxlh's excellent posts - I...

Kind of a broad question, no? Also, from Lauderdale to the Keys for example its 2 hours + on a good day - S. FL is not like Cozumel, for example, where all the best sites are in a fairly concentrated area. Also, my 10 may be your 5. You also need to take into consideration your experience...

Thank you for the kind words and welcome to the board! Best of luck on your purchase; as its 1/2 way between KW and KL, it makes a good base - and do dive Key Largo and Islamorada BTW - excellent diving (KW - great place to visit - the diving, not so much). Re your question - Nope, not...

Its hot but not hot like Las Vegas or Arizona - normally 88 - 92 F (high 30's C) - but it can be real humid - its one of the best times to dive because the summer brings calm(er) sea conditions and warmer water (80's) as a rule - it is hurricane season so keep an eye on the weather, but you are...

Actually you should look for an operator willing to do both dives on the Spiegal - its sometimes offered, and worth it - there is just too much to see on a single long dive (unless you dive a rebreather!) - try Jeff at HMS Minnow.com (www.hmsminnow.com) Done the wreck many times, and you...

Thats all I can say too - WOW Angie! Sounds like a fantastic day - or is that too much of an understatement! Thanks for sharing/posting

Quiessence is a good operator; they were the pioneers in the small boat less divers arena that many (like me) seem to prefer - I cannot say anything "bad" about them, and yes, I have dove with them in the past. However - and just my opinion - A better option is "HMS Minnow" - docked behind the...

Wish Jerry and Lisa all the best with this new venture!

This why I stand by my post - the OP "neglected" to mention the CC companies denial. This is also why in many cases the OP looks bad when the other side is given as there is almost always 2 sides, and some piece of the puzzle is almost always left out!