Save Tides Waterfront Dining - A Caloundra Community Icon

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Save Tides Waterfront Dining - A Caloundra Community Icon

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For years, Tides Waterfront Dining in Caloundra has been more than just a restaurant — it’s been a place where life happens.

Weddings overlooking the water.
Birthday celebrations filled with laughter.
Anniversaries, family reunions, quiet dinners that turned into unforgettable memories.

For so many in our community, Tides is part of our story.

Now, it’s facing the fight of its life.

What’s happening

Out of nowhere, we’ve been served an eviction notice — leaving with us with less than a month to vacate.

This came just before the recent passing of the building’s owner. The eviction was issued by a power of attorney only days before her death, and the property is now entering probate.

We believe this situation deserves to be properly reviewed — and potentially withdrawn - at least put on hold for the forseable future.

But we can’t do that without help.

Why we desperately need your support

We are raising funds to cover urgent legal fees so we can challenge this eviction and fight for the future of Tides.

This isn’t just about a business.

It’s about:

  • Protecting local jobs
  • Preserving a beloved gathering place
  • Standing up for fairness during a deeply uncertain transition
  • Keeping a space that means so much to so many
  • Supporting a local icon that has been here for more than 20 years

Without immediate legal action, we risk losing everything — not because we failed, but because we didn’t have time to fight.

Why this matters

Tides isn’t just ours — it belongs to the community.

It’s where proposals happened.
Where families came together.
Where milestones were celebrated.
Where memories were made, again and again.

Losing it would leave a hole in Caloundra that cannot be replaced.

How you can help

If Tides has ever meant something to you — or if you believe in protecting local businesses and community spaces — please consider supporting us.

Every donation, no matter the size, helps us:

  • Secure legal representation
  • Challenge the eviction
  • Fight for a fair outcome

And if you can’t donate, sharing this campaign could make all the difference.

A final message

We are not ready to say goodbye.

Not like this. Not without a fight.

With your support, we can stand up for Tides, for fairness, and for the community that has supported us for so long.

Please help us save Tides Waterfront Dining.

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Andrew Strange
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Shelly Beach, QLD

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