Welcome to the hobby! I live in Colorado so I am not familier with the conditions you will face in Florida. I can't give any valid recommendations as to which detector will work best for you. Some folks are die hard Garrett users, some White's, and so on. I personally am a huge White's fan. I have used other brands but always gravitate back to White's. I will say be cautious when you set a hard price limit. You will get what you pay for. I bought my daughter her first detector and selected a name brand detector with some nice features and within a couple of months stuck it in a closet and purchased a more expensive but far better White's. I even use it sometimes over my top of the line White's.
For a really decent beginners detector I would expect to be near the 500 dollar mark. As mentioned previously, locate a dealer close by and talk with them. Stay away from chain stores and such, only because you want to speak with a dealer who actually uses detectors, and if they won't take you out to actually try one find another dealer who will. If there is a club within a short distance contact them and try to attend one of their outings. Many members will be happy to take you in hand and show you the ropes.
I will say that this is a hobby where your effort will show results. Get a quality detector, take the time to learn it well, and use it and it will pay off. It really doesn't matter a whole lot the brand, if you learn your detector you likely will stay brand loyal, at least until you become an expert. The real treasure is getting out and enjoying a great hobby, even days you find nothing are great days. As is said about fishing, the worst day of fishing is better than the best day at work.
A good place to research various brands and features for the price is Kellyco. Search them on-line. I use them to see what the various manufacturers are offering.
Good luck and enjoy!
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