Great report (as always!) SFO777! It's always interesting when a TR is mainly focused on my hometown
next time you come to FLR drop me a line and I will suggest a few eateries. Did you go to the Mercato Centrale
http://www.mercatocentrale.it/en/ ?
Our airport will be renewed "soon", a new 2,400 meters runaway (kind of parallel to the highway) should be released by the end of 2016.
I am glad you enjoyed Firenze!
Ciao,
Giovanni
ps. next time give Four Seasons a try, they have an amazing restaurant as well!