The Venue in St. Petersburg will offer dancing and live entertainment on New Year's Eve with Lester Freeman performing, champagne toast, party favors and masks and a $1,000 balloon drop at midnight. Admission $25 advance, $30 at the door. New Year's Eve dining options include: Sunset Dinner beginning at 5 p.m., 5-course prix fixe menu with champagne toast, party favors and masks, $75 per person  OR a 7-course prix fixe menu with reserved table for the evening starting at 7:30 p.m., includes bottle of champagne, party favors and masks, $125 per person. The Venue is at 2675 Ulmerton Rd. in St. Petersburg, call (727) 571-2222 for reservations