Hello Jeff, my name Ben and I been diving for while as well. I live in New York and have apartment at Sunny Isles as well. I snorkeled number of times at Fort Lauderdale by the fishing pier. Never dived there and looking for someone to dive together. The next time I am in area Oct. 2 - Oct.4. I do not have equipment and plan to rent. Please let me know if you r willing to dive on one of indicated above days.