Dan, I did Marine Canvas in Michigan for 25 years. Six hours North of you, I moved to Florida to do the same thing in 2004 and never looked back. Summer is Hot, but you do adjust like Mike said. The Summer in Florida is like the Winter in Chicago you would not go outside in a T shirt and shorts you dress for the weather. And when it gets to 60 degrees yes I am cold also. But you have work 12 months of the Year................ What is the name of the shop and what city is it in? I work as a Sales Rep. for Ferrari Textiles now we manufacture Stamoid Marine Fabric I cover the State of Florida, maybe I can give you some insight as to what is happening in that area. Send it private message, and good luck with what ever you decide to do. Steve