So Mike,
Where in Florida is your family going to call home? From what I read above, it sounds like the Tampa area. There are a number of us down here who would enjoy the opportunity to welcome you to the Sunshine State.
On to the original thread, the positive side is that the car can be repaired and no one was injured. Additionally, it seems your brake failure came at a more opportune time than if you were on the highway and had to stop VERY quickly! That's the good thing about this accident, we know you will attend to all of the repairs, not just the body stuff, and that Goody's Cuda won't have any problems with braking in the future.
Good luck with the car, and good luck with the move.
fantum