Hey USFstudent! I go to UCF and we spent an amazing week at Key West. It was actually the second time we spent spring break at the Keys. It's convenient in that you can drive, it took us 7-8 hours from Orlando to get there because of traffic. I don't think it would take that much longer from Tampa. Plus, the Keys are beautiful!! We went parasailing one year and some sisters went snorkeling. There is so much to do at Key West. Duval Street at night goes off!!We all ended up spending about 450 this past year, so thats not bad at all. Hope this helps you out!!
~May