Maxx, 3 weeks ago i as in your exact position...
75% of my riding is fast suburaban short distance riding and out with the kids. But a few times a month i go on club rides at anyware from 25 to 50 miles.
My options i was looking at are the exacts same bike you are.
At the end of the day i went with a Fuji Touring. I am very happy with it.
Day to day utility check
Not droping the family check
light dirt trails check
dirt roads check
fast check distance check.
i am even doing a tri on it this summer and planning a weekend expedition on the same bike
a touring bike i think is the best all aroung bike.
sine tyou know traks and specialized the trek 520 and specialized Sequioa.