heya..
take a look through this thread:
http://www.fksa.org/viewtopic.php?t=1831
some good info on who to contact once you get here..
per your trainer.. just keep doing what you are doing. learn to fly it through areas of the power window and learn to sine it properly to keep it powered. learn to simulate a waterstart by sitting on the ground and bringing the kite through the powerzone to lift you to your feet.
lots of online sites that should give you all the info you need .. this will help your first lessons if you are good with a trainer kite.
dont try to mod it or fly larger kites until you get lessons.
Tampa is a GREAT area to kite. places to kite in nearly every wind direction. many great people that will help you out along the way. just go through the proper steps to ensure your saftey, our safety, and protection of our beaches. also you will progress so much faster through lessons.
-Bryan