Echo Mike:
Those are all great reasons, but it is even better when you train in the interior of the US. Fuel prices are lower here in the midwest, less congestion due to flight training, more ability to fly any where in the country for a varied flight experience.
By posting this thread, I wanted to see why most people just look at schools in Florida and also to promote the idea that there are plenty of schools outside of Florida where the price is just as good and the training/experience even better.
Michael