Thanks! That sounds pretty good!I think Lauderdale is a perfect destination. You have very good shore diving right there (LBTS). Lauderdale is like 1 1/2 hours to Key Largo.
IMO the Keys have the best diving in FL, and you should go there for at least a day or two. If you have never been to the Keys a trip to Key West is not a bad idea. The trip on the coastal hwy is fun and Key West is a trip.
Like I said in my original post (?), yes, I've been there but it was years ago and we had three young kids along although two were certified and we did dive all up and down the coast, including the Keys. As I recall, the Mayor of Key West was skiing from Cuba to Florida or something....