Fort Myers Beach
>>Snug Harbor Waterfront Restaurant on the back bay is open regular dinner hours. All fresh, local seafood, Angus beef and pasta. Call (239) 463-8077 for reservations.
>>Thistle Lodge Beachfront Restaurant at 2255 West Gulf Drive will serve a special menu during normal business hours, 5 p.m. to 10. Reservations required. Call (239) 472-9200.
>>Parrot Key Caribbean Grill on 2500 Main Street at Salty Sam's Marina will throw a Roaring 20s New Year's Eve Bash 6 p.m. to midnight. It includes a gangster menu, Charleston dance contest, prize for best 20s attire, five-course menu, champagne toast and souvenir photo. Dress as Flapper Girls and men in Zoot Suits. Entertainment by Frank Torino. Reservations required. Call (239) 463-3257.
>>The Beached Whale on Estero Boulevard will be rocking with local favorite band Funk Bone all night, serve its regular menu of beached favorites and stay open until 2 a.m. Run into the Gulf of Mexico at midnight but dry off before returning to the bar. Call (239) 463-5505.