kissimmee chain help

I am going to the chain of lakes in early january.I have never been there and do not have a lot of experience fishing large shallow lakes. Does anyone have any advice as to spots or what to look for?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks a lot
Jake

Fisrt tip I know this is the Tips & technique post
But I would but this in the Florda state fishing post in the fishing reports by state forum