Last year I went through many different threads on this issue and came up with the following summary. Remember, this is a summary from others' opinioins, so please don't flame me as I'm just the messenger:
North - Less sun on the lanai at all year round. Plus, in the winter FL gets some north winds, which can make this direction overly cool on winter days. Best direction for those who don’t like much sun.
South - All seasons this seems to be the best overall direction as both the Summer heat and Winter cool are moderated. Year round residents usually like this best.
East - Gets early sun; cooler in the afternoons. Nice if you like to have early morning coffee on the lanai and enjoy the early morning sun. Some home models will have a bright master bedroom in the morning as many have a patio door from the master bedroom to the lanai.
West - Cool in the morning; can be very hot in the afternoons. Can be unbearable in lanai. Best if you enjoy heat and don’t want to eat dinner on the lanai. This is the direction that many people complain about, but some love it. Great view of sunsets.
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