Hello fellow crappie catchers!

Took an airboat ride while in FL a couple of years ago; but, after the captain said there were specks in there...all I did was daydream about pulling big crappies out of the water, lol. Will be visiting family near Charlotte Harbor, and was wondering how far I would have to go to get to some crappies from there. Also, if there are any places to fish that wouldn't require a boat.

Thanks in advance, gentlemen.