It’s the most wonderful time of the year Come on, it’s lovely weather in The Fort Myers River District Experience the magic of Old Florida Yuletide cheer only as only the charming Fort Myers River District can do. From late November until early January, historic downtown Fort Myers transforms into a Floridian winter wonderland unlike …

Weekly Farmers Market close to 47th Street in SE Cape Coral. A lot of fresh vegetables, eggs, but also art and touristic stuff to buy! Very nice. There are also some food sellers...

The restaurant serves up live music by Soapy Tuna, a four-course surf-and-turf meal and a Champagne toast with a dessert from Norman Love Confections. It all leads up to the ball drop and fireworks at midnight at Cape Harbour Marina. 5:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.  $74. Reservations required. Fathoms Restaurant & Bar, 5785 Cape Harbour …

There's lots of parking in the huge parking garage, located at the front of Marina Village. If you're going for dinner, make a reservation at either Marker 92, The Nauti Mermaid, or Pinchers Crab Shack. When you're done with your meal, move your celebration over to the outdoor patio at The Nauti Mermaid. You'll find live …

Partiers can bar-hop by trolley in this south Cape Coral event. Participating venues offer specialty drinks at $2.50 each. You’ll get light-up drinking glasses at check-in. The night also includes giveaways, a raffle for a bottle of Dom Perignon, live music, dancing and more. Check-in is 7-8:30 p.m. at Dixie Roadhouse and the Big John’s …

24 Carat plays classic rock on the patio from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. A surf-and-turf dinner special will be served until 10 p.m. Party favors will be handed out. Reservations recommended. Free admission. Anthony’s on the BLVD, 1303 Del Prado Blvd. S., Cape Coral. 772-5900

The local reggae-soul band performs at this New Year’s Eve party. 9 p.m. to midnight. Free. Big Blue Brewing, 4721 S.E. 10th Place, downtown Cape Coral. 471-2777