all around the state, so I thought I’d pass along some of the inside scoop on the guaranteed hottest NYE parties. I’ve included contact info for each venue, so call them NOW – tix are flying out the door. If you take me up on any of the following suggestions, drop me an email and let me know how the party was. Better yet, take some pix and send them along, too. You just might see your pix here soon. Drop me a line if you find your own favorite NYE club and we’ll check them out next year.
Orlando
Universal CityWalk – Talk about great entertainment: Foreigner and the B-52s will be live on the main stage, with additional entertainment at other CityWalk clubs. The celebration includes an all you can eat buffet, fireworks and a midnight champagne toast. To buy tickets or for further info: www.citywalkorlando.com or call CityWalk Guest Services at (407) 224-2690.
SeaWorld – Join Michael Andrew and his 18-piece Atomic Big Band for live music, dancing and midnight fireworks. All rides will operate until midnight. Ya gotta love it. Contact: www.seaworld.com or call (800) 327-2424.
Downtown Disney Pleasure Island will be offering live music, dancing and a knock-out fireworks display. The party gets started at 8 p.m. and runs till 2 a.m. $99 gets you admission, party favors, a dinner buffet and midnight champagne toast. For more information or to order advance tickets, call 407/W-DISNEY. Cirque du Soleil, Magic Kingdom and Disney MGM all have their own plans for ringing in the New Year. For full details, check out disneyworld.com/holidays.
The Keys
You know you’re in for something different when you party in the Keys. The annual craziness will be happening on Duval Street, where Key West’s answer to the Times Square Ball Drop is the annual descent of the Conch Shell from atop world famous Sloppy Joe’s Bar (305- 296-2388). Or head to the Bourbon Street Pub on Duval Street where female impersonator Sushi will be taking the stage before descending in a huge red high heel shoe as the seconds count down to midnight (305-293-9800).
Key Largo will once again be staging a huge fireworks display over Blackwater Sound, clearly visible from any of the area’s well known entertainment venues. For information, call toll-free 1-800-FLA-KEYS (800-352-5397).
Miami
Oh, honey, I couldn’t possibly fit all the Miami NYE info into this little space. There are slated to be celebs galore in attendance and whether you hate them or love them, you know darned well you want to party with them.
Fusion Miami is throwing its 10th Annual New Years Celebration and hints that they’ve sent out “many celebrity invites.” Advance discount tickets include one complimentary drink, buffet meal, $1000 Balloon Drop, party favors, bottle of champagne, souvenir T-shirt and a souvenir LED lighted cup. More at www.fusion-miami.com.
Mansion Nightclub – Party with Kim Kardashian, Playboy magazine cover model and star of Bravo’s Keeping Up With the Kardashians. Colleen Shannon, “the world’s sexiest DJ”, will be spinning the discs. Open bar from 9 p.m. to midnight. For tix or info: www.theopiumgroup.com/newyearseve/mansion.html
Sky Bar at the Shore Club – Celeb guest is Ashlee Simpson. The NYE package includes a VIP table at SKY BAR and complimentary bottle of champagne or liquor per reservation. Taxes and gratuity apply. From $320. 305-695-3100
Palm Beach Gardens – Party at Club Safari until 5 a.m. Located in the Palm Beach Gardens Marriott, Club Safari will be packed with revelers moving to disco, Top 40 and club tunes. Call 561-622-8888 x 6840
Daytona Beach – Hit Main Street for live music, food vendors, free party favors and fireworks at midnight on the Main Street Pier. More at www.mainstreetdaytonabeach.com.
Jacksonville
The Ocean Club was voted Best Dance Club in Jax for two years in a row, so you know their DJ’s will be jammin’ on NYE. VIP table packages available. Call 904-242-8884. Both Twisted Martini locations, downtown and at the Landings, are offering several packages for their Dress to Kill NYE., as well as VIP bottle service. Contact them at: www.thetwistedmartini.com
Tampa
Banana Joe’s – This venue is five clubs in one - Banana Joe's, Margarita Mama's, Sling Shots, The Velvet Room and the newest, HOOK Rum Club. Party the last few hours of 2007 with drink specials that will last throughout the entire night, with a.champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight. For more information, contact mamaaandjoe@aol.com and also visit their MySpace page: www.MySpace.com/BananaJoesChannelside where you can put your name on the guest list and get free entry until midnight.
The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino is hosting their fourth annual New Year’s Eve party. A ticket entitles you to an elegant buffet, complimentary champagne, dessert bar, sushi bar, and a Godiva aphrodisiac chocolate fountain. Entertainment includes an aquatic mermaid display, fire spinners, and music by DJ Rockstar, a MAXIM Magazine Tour DJ. Midnight giveaways include Louis Vuitton, David Alexander Jewelry, Gucci, and much more. www.hardrocknewyearseve.com.
Finally, Tampa’s Florida Aquarium will be presenting their fourth annual Aqua Eve event. A ticket to the event provides attendees with a dinner buffet, 3 stages of live entertainment, a complimentary champagne toast, and dazzling fireworks. More info: Khorton@flaquarium.org
Ybor City
Club Prana – All five floors of this popular club will be rockin’ on NYE. $35.00 includes sushi buffet, chocolate fountain, champagne toast and continental breakfast. Call 813-758-7755 or buy tix online at www.clubprana.com
Fort Lauderdale
Laguna Beach – Listen to Top 40, House and International music with your hostesses Forbidden aka Christine Dolce (Playboy, Maxim, FHM, Stuff Magazine & more) and Gloria Velez (Playboy, Maxim, & Lowrider Magazine). Call 954-523-7377. Or visit Art Bar for their 5th Annual Masquerade Ball. Come in disguise and be on hand for the $10,000 balloon drop, 2 DJs and midnight champagne toast. More info: 954-525-0044 or www.artbarftlauderdale.com
Clearwater Beach
Shepard’s will be hosting three huge parties with Las Vegas giveaways. Shepard’s is always THE place to party in Clearwater Beach, so you know they’re going to do NYE up right. Call 727-441-6875 or visit www.shephards.com.
Looking for something more tame? A bit more romantic? Check out these venues for calmer alternatives to the NYE party craziness.
The Colony in Palm Beach is offering two wonderful ways to ring in the New Year. Choose between the Polo Steakhouse Cocktails, Dinner and Dancing or Royal Room Cabaret Cocktails, Dinner and Show. All include Breakfast Buffet. For more details www.thecolonypalmbeach.com
Clearwater’s Belleview Biltmore Hotel is hosting a New Years Eve Party in their grand Tiffany Ballroom that includes Open Bar from 8:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m., a gourmet New Year's Eve dinner, champagne toast, party favors and dancing to live music. Reservations can be made by calling (800) 237-8947or (727) 373-3000.
The NYE party “blasts off” at the Sawgrass Marriott with the electrifying and extremely popular band “KTG”. The Marriott is offering several NYE packages, all of which include the party with a Las Vegas-style casino, which will include (just for fun) Texas Hold’em, roulette table, craps table, black jack tables and slot machines. Also included is an elaborate hors d’oeuvres buffet between 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. More info: www.sawgrassmarriott.com
In St. Augustine, book yourself in for the New Years Eve Party at 95 Cordova Restaurant in the Casa Monica Hotel and Lounge, featuring Live Band Kai Alece and which includes a five course dinner with champagne toast. Details at www.95cordova.com
The Ritz Carlton in Naples is offering your choice of a four-course dinner in either The Grill or Artisans Restaurants, both accompanied by live music. This is the perfect venue for a romantic NYE celebration when coupled with an overnight stay. Call for details 239- 598-3300
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