Where abouts in Florida are you, I'm here just south of Jacksonville. You need to go to a dealer and look at the Spyders, and sit on the different models, that way you will have a better idea of how they are. We can tell you how they feel to us, but you are the only one who is going to know what it feels like to you. I've ridden back and forth to work for 45 years, and storage is your best friend, the Spyders have a trunk up front (refered to as a frunk) and some have or can have saddlebags, the RT has a rear trunk along with the saddlebags and can carry a good bit of gear, and, in my opinion, very comfortable. If you are close to me we can get together if you would like and maybe I can answer some of your questions while you look at my RT Limited.
David