I think tha Tampa area has good venues. I gave up and now I live in a house on wheels. I'm in SW AZ now, till it gets to hot then we'll be moving north till it gets to cold, "Going where the climate suits our clothes." BTW I'm booked for 4 gigs this week 3 solos and one duo with the wife.

I was working the Lake City/Gainesville/Live Oak area and lucky to get 3 gigs a month.

Try RV parks the bigger ones have an entertainment budget, and the smaller ones will let you play for tips.