Any new info on Florianopolis?

This website listed various events going on there.
http://madeinbrazil.typepad.com/made...ipa/index.html

I'm thinking of making a short visit somewhere after Carnaval next year, but am not sure what Florianopolis is really like. Also, it sounds like a car rental is necessary? Thanks.

P.S. I'm surprised to find very little when doing a search.