Being that you're keeping the Florida place for going to when it's winter in Sandusky, sounds OK I guess. I live in an eastern suburb of Cleveland on the lake shore and go to Cedar Point many times, 487 times so far (I'm a rollercoaster nut). In the winter, or when Cedar Point is not open/operating, Sandusky is a relatively dead town. The draw to Sandusky are the islands and Cedar Point. I think the first weekend in June is 'bike week', many motorcycles. There are a few waterparks in the area. Once you get out of Sandusky, there are no suburbs, all country.
Sandusky does not get lake effect snows.
In the spring, the frozen/cold Lake Erie keeps the temperatures colder than surrounding areas. outdoor temps don't get pleasant until May. In the fall, the Lake Erie warm waters keep the area pleasant all the way into November. The lake has a huge effect on the area.
Ohio is a good gun show state.
Hope this helps.