The gulf coast has much to see. Naples is a nice drive south from Venice and near there is the Corkscrew Swamp Audubon Trail. Ft Meyers has the homes of Henry Ford and Thomas Edison (neighboring lots) to tour. North is Sarasota and Tampa with many interesting spots to visit. You can google 'Florida quilt shops' and get a list. Be advised that almost every private quilt shop I've found in Florida is closed on Sunday.