I think given the number of retirees from NY and NJ now living in Florida, you would do well bringing some familiar tastes of NJ to them. Now that I'm in WA state, I can tell you my NJ born husband adores Jersey's Mikes because the subs there just are so reminiscent of home.

However...while I was just a kidlet when I lived in FL, I was in my 20's when I lived in Louisianna - very hot, very humid and very much a place with wonderful po boys (a style of hoagie) and great Italian food. It's out there outside of NY and NJ ;-)

Best wishes to you with your venture,

Pat and Alix P. Curl