Richard,
Another sight you may want to try is the HADB forum. We are have a section devoted to Arena combat where you create a 1st level PnP character and enter him/her into gladiator-style fights. We are currently running our first tournament.
There are also some role-playing options available for your character. We are working on a Thieve's Guild and - for lack of a better word - a Ranger Guild.
I joined the during IronWorks Holiday downtime and have become quickly hooked on the Arena. I know it isn't the same as sitting down with a group (and SURELY you can find a group in an area as large as Orlando).
Here is a link to the forum, if you're interested.
HADB Clan forum
BTW, don't be "put off" by it being a "clan" website. I had no desire to join a clan, but I really wanted to fight in the Arena, so I just let the moderators know up front that I had no intention of actually joining the Clan.
Of course, since I've joined, I've helped DM some of the Arena fights and I will be running the encounters for the Thieve's Guild and the Ranger Alliance(?) (bah, that's still no good).
Hey, does anybody have a suggestion for a title or name for the Ranger group. It's going to be set up very similar to the Wizards in Middle Earth. Each Ranger will operate relatively independently, but they will also belong to an "Order" in which they can seek counsel or aid from their colleagues.