Besides the other comments here on places to see, I would go more north...to Ocala. It is the horse farm of the country, rivaling Kentucky. A tour around Ocala , seeing the farms and Studs operating in such pretty habitat . Orange groves , Silver Springs, and along the border, Okefenokee Swamp is a special place too. The Glades to the south, near Okeechobee lake are my stompin grounds, along with Ocala and other places. Alligator Alley , otherwise known as Tamiami Trail, takes one through the glades too, with spots to turn off at the Seminole and Miccosukee Tribal lands. When I was there, long ago, they had produce stands, gift shops of handmade items, and some small restaurants that serve unique foods from the glades.

There is nothing on earth like a fresh mango from FLA.

My wife and I lived justoutside of Ocala for three years while I went through my physical Therapy. If you appreciate Horses Ocala is a MUST see.