I had lunch today with my wife's cousin, who lives in Coral Gables, FL.  He'd love to grow a fig tree.  He's got a spot with full sun. 

Do any members from south FL (or similar) have a variety to suggest?  It should be easy -- vigorous, productive.  it should be tasty, of course, but it doesn't have to be the most awesome tasting fig ever.

Thanks!

I'd search the forum for the posts by the guys in warmer climates like Hawaii and asia and see what is working for them. 

If I was in South Florida I would make sure I had mangoes, lychee, avocado, among others before putting a fig in (I know I just said that on a fig forum).

These guys are in Florida and have varieties more suited for your cousins climate

http://www.justfruitsandexotics.com/JFE/product-category/fruit-trees/fig/

Thanks.  He's got mango and avocado.  Also, Spanish would not be a problem -- my wife's family is Cuban; the cousin came here after the revolution and is fluent in both E & S.