Shouldn't be much of a problem. The 172 has electric flaps, no switching of fuel tanks(gravity feed). You will notice the lack of visibility in a turn due to the wing, but you just have to take a good look before turning.
The big advantage in Florida is the high wing which acts as a sunshade so the cockpit is much more pleasant. And it has two doors.
The advantage of changing type is that you will be OK with either when you get your licence.
I think the instructor is more important than the type of aircraft.
ZA