Originally Posted by
MoreMilesPlease
If you miss the flight it will be up to the airline yo put you in a hotel, food etc. But that may not be enough if you do not want to miss a day in Cost Rica. If the airline changed the layover on a single ticket then they think it will be fine. They will either make it or hold the plane. You may find the gates are only a few minutes walk apart.
Lodging and food won't be provided if it's weather or ATC related. This time of year thunderstorm activity reeks havoc with the Florida airports. Can you call and see if you can be put on an earlier flight?