Hi,
I also disagree with that statement that Florida is a piece of cake that ill prepares you for tiny places in Europe. At the end of the day it is about experiences. The more you stay flying local in one region the less versatile you will be.
I trained at EFT back in March 2010. Had a great time and highly recommend it.
Also experienced several times and was to trained to handle serious cross wind landings.
Training in FL is a plus, you will at least get the ball rolling. Subsequent trainings to get used to more difficult situations depends also on your skills and eagerness to master those. Do not analyse too much, you know the adage: analysis paralysis. OneRedPanther: just go for it.