In Southwest Florida all the big fireworks displays for New Year’s Eve, have been canceled, but you can still celebrate the New Year at smaller events that allow for more social distancing and other precautions. We found great events on Fort Myers Beach, (FM Beach) Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Estero and Bonita Springs.

What to do on New Year's Eve

The Salty Crab
1154 Estero Blvd, F M Beach.
Entertainment by : Meagan Rose 8-12
Dinner : a la carte
239-233-8224
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Island View: New Year’s Eve Gala

1400 Estero Blvd. FM Beach.
Entertainment: Angela Hicks, 8:30p.m.
Dinner: Four-Course Menu - 3 To 10pm (See Back Page Ad for details) $65 ea.
239-463-3111 for Reservations

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Moose lodge 964

19090 San Carlos Blvd. FM Beach.
Entertainment: Danny Albani 8 p.m.
Dinner: Filet Mignon w/ Chicken
entree with all the fixings and all you Drink Open bar, Champagne toast at midnight, Party favors, Decorations and Free Parking. $50 Doors open at 6pm.
239-463-2221 Reservation Required.

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The Cottage

1250 Estero Blvd, F M Beach.
Entertainment: The New Vinyls 8 pm
Dinner: a la carte
239-765-5440

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Oliver's Place This location just opened up this week! Come on out for their first New Years Eve Party With Electric Lipstick, if you want to dance into the New Year, this is the band that will keep the dance floor hoppin' all night long! With a Champagne toast at Midnight

7250 Estero Blvd. Ft Myers Beach.
Entertainment: Electric Lipstic
Dinner: a la carte
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SUNDIAL Beach Resort

1451 Middle Gulf Drive, Sanibel, 6:30 pm - 12:00 am
Ring in the New Year with a family-friendly evening under the stars, complete with Guitarist and Steel Drums entertainment and buffet stations. Shellebrate on Turtle's Beach and the Main Pool Deck
Price Adults: $80 Children 4-12: $30 Children 3 and under: free
Cabana with reserved table seating: $850 - up to 10 ppl,
private cabana, tableside drink service, private champagne toast (limited cabanas availability) To purchase tickets, please call 239-395-7227. Tickets must be purchased in advance. for menu and multiple evening activities:
sundialresort.com/holiday-dining/new-years-eve/
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Caloosa Sound Convention Center Ballroom

2200 Edwards Dr. Ft Myers.
Entertainment: Stolen Fruit
Dinner: Extravagant Chef Action Buffet Stations
Open bar, Late night dessert buffet, Champagne toast at midnight, Party favors
Admission $150 ea, includes gratuity. Parking not
included.239-314-3723
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Coconut Falls Tiki Bar.

17200 17200 S Tamiami Trl, Ft Myers 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Outdoor Event
Entertainment: Ben Allen from “The Voice”: Iconic Band opens. $25 admission
Dinner: a la carte.
Includes a Champagne toast.
239-990-9901
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Rhythm House

16440 S Tamiami Trail #11, Fort Myers, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Live Music: Split Decision
Dinner: Buffet Dinner, a Champagne toast. $35.
239-466-8326
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JC Cruises Dinner/Dance

Cruise on the Caloosahatchee River: Paddle-Wheel Boat 9 p.m. 
1300 Hendry St., Ft Myers.
Entertainment: Dance Music
Dinner: Buffet Dinner, party favors, Champagne toast. $70 plus taxes, 

239-334-7474 or jccruises.com
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Paddywagon Irish Pub:

9330 Six Mile Cypress Parkway, Unit 3, Fort Myers
New Year’s Eve celebration streaming live on TV from Ireland. 

Entertainment: Guns n Hoses Pipes and Drums Band
(whether there are only an handful or the 20+ performing these folks are great)
Dinner: Pot Luck Meal and more. 5-9 p.m. FREE!
Thanks to: Women of Irish Heritage SWFL
239-689-5021 or facebook.com/paddywagonsixmile

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Zino Ristorante

20041 S. Tamiami Trail, # 19, Estero. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Entertainment: Journey Tribute Never Stop Believin’
Dinner: A Five-Course Dinner. Champagne toast with the band. $120 

20% gratuity included
239-948-9466 or
ZinoSWFL.com
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Cape Cabaret,

4725 Vincennes Blvd., Cape Coral. 6 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Entertainment: The Goldtones: 8 p.m Oldies/Doo-Wop
Dinner: A Four-Course Dinner & party favors,
Champagne toast, balloon drop. $72, 20% gratuity
included 239-549-3000 or capecabaret.com
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Crossroads Grill & Lounge

Merchants Plaza, 211 Hancock Bridge Pkwy, Cape Coral, FL 33990

Live: Proper Villians 8 p.m.
Dinner: a la carte,
Champagne toast, FREE Admission
239-458-0648
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Big Storm Brewery

4721 SE 10th ­­Place, Cape Coral. 7 P.M.

Entertainment: Soulixer and the Riverside Band
Dinner: a la carte, Party Favors, A Photo Booth and more.. Free ...at 10 p.m. inside and outside VIP table reservations for 4 are $125 and up and include dessert and a bottle of Champagne for each person. 

239-257-1401 or facebook.com/bigstormbrewingcapecoral

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The Seaside Bar

24850 Old 41 Road, Unit 12, Bonita Springs 9 p.m.
Entertainment : Dueling Pianos Show
Dinner: Five-Course Dinner, Champagne Toast. $99
239-288-1470 for menu: facebook.com/TheSeasideBar

There you go! Lots of options!

If you go to an in-person event, the CDC still recommends wearing a face mask when walking around. Also be patient when approaching others, people will move and make space for you...