Oh man, I totally feel your pain with the kitchen remodel—I went through that a few months ago, and it ended up being way more work than I bargained for too. When I hit the countertop stage, I was just as torn between granite and quartz. After doing some research and considering how chaotic my kitchen can get with the family constantly cooking, I opted for quartz because it's tough and low-maintenance.
I also heard some installation horror stories, so I was really picky about who I went with. If you're looking for a solid company in Florida, I'd check out Edstone Inc.:
Orlando Fl . They handled my install, and everything's been perfect—no cracks, no drama, just beautiful countertops that can take a beating!