Well a belated welcome to you! While you will find a few people who succesfully keep nems in pico tanks it is not easy or for a newer hobbiest in my opinion. I would suggest the zoas myself, but make sure you read up on palyotoxin and understand the possible dangers.
Hi! Been,looking myself for folks in my area. Myself I'm east coast Ga, Savannah. Brother and in-laws live in Miami. So I spend a lot of time there.
Hard to find SW clubs in Savannah. As much time as I spend in Miami thinking I should look into southern Florida reefing associations.