r/floridatrail

I’m starting to consider a thru hike of big cypress to Okeechobee for next season. I’ve done a bunch of day hikes in big cypress, basically any of the trails off of alligator alley, but have never done an over night. What’s a good resource for required supplies and possibly meeting people so it’s not a solo. Is five days a good table to make it up to Okeechobee from the southern start of the trail?
Thanks