Thanks to everyone who has responded with their suggestions and recommendations. We were looking for a stopping off point before making the final leg into Bluewater and your recommendations look promising. Looks like we will be traveling the eastern route coming in via Jacksonville and the western route heading home through Tampa. This allows us to experience both coasts while in the state as well as Alligator Alley. Will be monitoring this thread up until departure for any more suggestions. Thanks to all!