ok, i need to put my 2 cents worth in on this. First, there are some BBQ places here in Florida that are not worth eating at. You just have to get out and vist many places to find a BBQ joint that suits your taste. Florida contains some of the best BBQ you can find in the in the US ( from all types, Texas, Kannas City, SC and so on).
Now i was born and raised in Florida and have been eating BBQ before i could walk. Now i agree some of the best is found on the side of the road from a guy in a truck. Hell my local Sam's Club has a guy in front of the store that has great ribs. All of the above places named have some great BBQ.
If you wish to try some real good BBQ PM me and i can tell you what you need to have to cook some very good Florida style BBQ or you can take a ride to Joe's up in Chiefland, located in Downtown, i don't remember the street name but it is a very tiny town maybe 8 building in Downtown, you can't miss it (trust me, just follow the map from like MSN.com). they BBQ Flordia old school, try the pulled Pork it is slow smoked use orange tree wood, some of the best. Any time i smoke pork i use orange tree wood, once you try it that way you will never go back.
I like the idea of having a meeting with a BBQ cook off, sign me up.