I am also new to the forum and new to swording. I follow a lot of fishing reports in South FL. All those name mentioned have great websites, and great reputaion, as suggested it would be a great idea to hire them if you can and don't mind putting out the $$$. But, As a second choiche, I would bet some of the experience members of the forum wouldn't mind taking a ride fishing with you.
I've seen postings such as "i need a ride out, willing to share expenses and have own equipment type of messages" etc..