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Students Sue The Department Of Education Over Illegal Elon Musk Hack

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The American people didn’t vote for Elon Musk to be given access to all of their personal data. Given how Trump stole classified documents that belonged to the American people when he left the White House for the first time, it is shocking that the thought didn’t enter the collective mind that Donald Trump should never be entrusted with anyone’s personal information.

Too many people were distracted by the media circuses of first drumming Joe Biden off the Democratic ticket and then complaints about Kamala Harris not doing enough interviews to ponder the consequences of a second Trump presidency.

Some Americans hoped that Donald Trump would lower prices and give them another stimulus check. Eggs are hitting a record-high price, and Trump has unleashed Elon Musk to find $4.2 trillion so that taxes can be cut for the rich.

Musk’s pursuit of money to put in his pocket inspired him to hack government agencies and steal the personal data of every American. Elon Musk has gone from department to department, downloading data and reportedly adding software.

All of Musk’s behavior is against the law.

Students are the latest group to push back against Musk’s hack.

Public Citizen alerted The Daily, “Representing the University of California Student Association, Student Defense and Public Citizen Litigation Group filed a lawsuit today against the Department of Education for sharing confidential student data with the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).”

It is illegal for the Department of Education to share the data of students with Elon Musk.

The lawsuit alleges:

The Defendants have violated the Privacy Act, Internal Revenue Code, and Department regulations by allowing DOGE-affiliated individuals to access the Department’s data and the computer systems that house federal student financial aid information.



This story originally appeared on Politicususa

JUST IN: Trump Dismantles Biden’s Gun Control Actions, Signs Executive Order to Protect Gun Owners | The Gateway Pundit

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President Trump on Friday signed an Executive Order dismantling Joe Biden’s gun control actions.

“The Second Amendment is an indispensable safeguard of security and liberty. It has preserved the right of the American people to protect ourselves, our families, and our freedoms since the founding of our great Nation. Because it is foundational to maintaining all other rights held by Americans, the right to keep and bear arms must not be infringed,” President Trump’s Executive Order said.

Trump ordered US Attorney General Pam Bondi to review all of Joe Biden’s unconstitutional gun control Executive Orders to assess ongoing infringements of the Second Amendment.

“Within 30 days of the date of this order, the Attorney General shall examine all orders, regulations, guidance, plans, international agreements, and other actions of executive departments and agencies (agencies) to assess any ongoing infringements of the Second Amendment rights of our citizens, and present a proposed plan of action to the President, through the Domestic Policy Advisor, to protect the Second Amendment rights of all Americans,” Trump’s EO said.

Pam Bondi will review “All Presidential and agencies’ actions from January 2021 through January 2025 that purport to promote safety but may have impinged on the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens,” the EO said.

Biden waged a war on the Second Amendment during his four years in office.

In April 2021, Biden’s six executive actions included:

  • The Justice Department, within 30 days, will issue a proposed rule to help stop the proliferation of “ghost guns.”
  • The Justice Department, within 60 days, will issue a proposed rule to make clear when a device marketed as a stabilizing brace effectively turns a pistol into a short-barreled rifle subject to the requirements of the National Firearms Act.
  • The Justice Department, within 60 days, will publish model “red flag” legislation for states: Red flag laws allow family members or law enforcement to petition for a court order temporarily barring people in crisis from accessing firearms if they present a danger to themselves or others.
  • The Administration is investing in evidence-based community violence interventions.
  • The Justice Department will issue an annual report on firearms trafficking.
  • The President will nominate David Chipman to serve as Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms.

In one of his last gun control executive orders, Biden targeted private gun sellers.

“The executive order directs the attorney general to increase background checks by cracking down on gun sellers who don’t perform them when required, with the goal of “moving us as close as we can to universal background checks without new legislation,” as Mr. Biden put it. The order also directs federal agencies to improve public awareness and promote the use of “red-flag” laws, and instructs the attorney general to release more information about federally licensed firearms dealers who violate the law,” CBS News reported.

Shortly before leaving office, Joe Biden signed an executive order banning ghost guns.

Biden also targeted gun manufacturers and vowed to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.




This story originally appeared on TheGateWayPundit

Confronting a surge in femicides in Kenya

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The brutal murder of Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei in September 2024 brought renewed global attention to a silent epidemic in Kenya: femicide and other forms of violence against women. With nearly 100 women murdered by men in just three months, 2024 was one of the deadliest years on record for Kenyan women. With mentalities slow to change and in the absence of a meaningful response from the government, some Kenyan women are taking matters into their own hands by enrolling in self-defence classes. And while William Ruto’s government unveiled a 42-member task force to address gender-based violence in January, feminist activists are already voicing concerns it will do little make a significant impact. Erin Ogunkeye spoke to feminist and security professor Awino Okech of SOAS University of London for more. She’s also the director of the Feminist Centre for Racial Justice. 


This story originally appeared on France24

Thailand’s struggling battle against air pollution | World News

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For weeks now, most of the friends and families I know have had a cough of some kind. The pollution in the dry season in Thailand has long been a problem.

But recently, it’s reached dangerous and deeply worrying levels.

Bangkok was the fourth most polluted city in the world this month. Across 31 districts 352 schools were also closed because of pollution.

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People wearing face masks because of poor air pollution in the Thai capital. Pic: Reuters/Athit Perawongmetha

For weeks, I’ve had to rush my children into school with masks on, as the cheery teachers apologetically declare: “Pollution day so straight into class please.”

I like to go running with my son before school. But these days we’ve had to check the air quality index before we venture out.

Unfortunately, there have been plenty of mornings when the red bar appears, the screen reads, “very unhealthy” and we have to stay in.

It’s not a ritual I ever imagined having to go through with my kids in an era when governments know full well the dangers of pollutants and have the technology and know-how to reduce it.

A woman wearing a face masks walks through Bangkok.
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A woman in Bangkok amid high levels of air pollution. Pic: Reuters/Athit Perawongmetha

Pollution is linked to the deaths of 100 children under five daily in South East Asia and the Pacific, according to a report this week by UNICEF.

This when clean air should be a universal right.

I’ve started to really worry about what living in Bangkok and many other parts of Thailand is doing to little lungs long term.

You can feel the smog in the back of your throat and sometimes, you can see the haze. But other days it’s hidden – a silent killer.

The 'rainmaker' plane dumping water over parts of polluted Thailand.
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The ‘rainmaker’ plane dumping water over parts of polluted Thailand

‘Rainmaker’

The Thai government hopes a plane that’s become known as the “rainmaker” might help.

In Hua Hin, about a three hour drive south of Bangkok, we get on board for a flight back to the capital. Two big plastic containers are being filled with 1,000 litres of icy water through a pump.

Today they’re dropping it over 16km of land shrouded in pollution. They do it twice a day across the country.

Sky News Asia correspondent Cordelia Lynch on board the 'Rainmaker'.
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Sky News Asia correspondent Cordelia Lynch on board the ‘rainmaker’

It’s an unconventional method and critics say so far unproven, but the hope is that it will cool down the warm air below and help disperse the trapped polluted particles cloaking the city.

The big worry right now is the PM 2.5 levels – cancer-causing particles that get into the lungs and bloodstream. Recently, they were eight times what the World Health Organization recommends.

Pollution ‘getting worse every year’

Pilot Aim Suracharttumrongrat tells me: “It’s a very huge scale problem. Our mission here is one of helping. But it’s not solving the problem.”

He gestures out the window to show how hard it is to see. “I’m very surprised,” he says of how bad the pollution currently is. “It’s higher every year.”

Thick air pollution over parts of Thailand.
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Thick air pollution over parts of Thailand

A couple of hours drive away in Ratchaburi province, you can see a big part of the problem – burnt fields of rice, sugar cane and corn – the product of slash-and-burn farming.

It’s a cheap and efficient way for poor farmers to clear the land, and they’re encouraged by big businesses driving up demand.

International smog and toxic traffic

It’s not the only problem.

Toxic traffic is playing its part too. The government has been trying to counter that by offering free public transport.

Winds from China and India have also contributed to the recent haze – earlier and more intense than previous years.

The government has rules in place against burning crops. But punishments aren’t always enforced and if Thailand and other countries are serious about improving the situation, holding big agricultural companies to account will be key.

China and Singapore are two nations that have turned things around.

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Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra recently admitted despite adopting a wide range of measures, air quality is still bad.

She said she had personally raised the issue of transboundary smog with ASEAN foreign ministers.

But Thailand will arguably have to go much further than that if it’s to turn things around – in policy and practice.



This story originally appeared on Skynews

Trump says he is revoking Biden’s security clearances : NPR

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President Trump delivers remarks in the Oval Office on Friday. In a posting on his Truth Social site, Trump said he was revoking former President Joe Biden’s security clearances.

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President Trump says he is “immediately revoking” former President Joe Biden’s security clearances — access that Biden stripped from Trump four years ago.

Former presidents are historically given intelligence briefings after leaving office. In 2021, Biden revoked Trump’s access just weeks after being sworn in, arguing Trump exhibited “erratic behavior.”

Now, Trump appears to be repeating the move.

In a post Friday on his Truth Social platform, Trump said Biden “set this precedent” by taking away his clearances shortly after Trump left office.

Trump criticized the former president’s cognitive ability and referenced a report by special counsel Robert Hur that described Biden as having a “poor memory.” Biden was investigated by Hur for his alleged mishandling of classified materials after he left the vice presidency, but prosecutors ultimately determined that charges were not warranted.

“The Hur Report revealed that Biden suffers from ‘poor memory’ and, even in his ‘prime,’ could not be trusted with sensitive information,” Trump said on Truth Social. “I will always protect our National Security — JOE, YOU’RE FIRED.”

A spokesperson for the former president could not be immediately reached for comment.

“What value is giving him an intelligence briefing?” Biden said in an interview with CBS News four years ago. “What impact does he have at all, other than the fact he might slip and say something?”

Trump’s decision to revoke Biden’s access follows similar moves taken by the administration against past critics of the president. Last week, the Pentagon revoked retired Joint Chiefs Chairman General Mark Milley’s security detail and suspended his clearance. Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former National Security Adviser John Bolton have also had their security details removed by Trump.



This story originally appeared on NPR

State bills to halt price gouging, help schools follow L.A. fires

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State senators gathered in Pasadena on Friday afternoon to announce a slate of wildfire recovery bills, including proposals to protect renters, expand firefighter staffing and fund programs for displaced K-12 students and community colleges.

The lawmakers called the package of 13 bills an effort to “invest in a fire-safe” California.

“This is one of the toughest times that the city and county of L.A. have seen in almost a century,” Senate Pro Tem Mike McGuire (D-North Coast) said outside of Pasadena First United Methodist Church. McGuire and legislative leaders promised to address those affected by the wildfires that burned through swaths of Los Angeles last month.

Though it’s typical for bills to go to the Assembly in June and land on the governor’s desk in September, McGuire said he hopes to “move some of these bills quickly through the Legislature and put it on the damn governor’s desk here in the next 60 days.”

Sen. Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica), who represents Pacific Palisades and co-authored three bills in the package, said the legislation is about “doing all that we can to lower the chances of a disaster like this happening again and also giving them the relief that they so deeply deserve.”

One bill authored by Sens. Tom Umberg (D-Santa Ana) and Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles) will add civil penalties to protect those who are displaced from price-gouging on temporary housing, lodging or rentals. It would also authorize the state attorney general to issue warrants against violators.

Another proposal will require companies to provide temporary mortgage loan relief. If enacted, it would allow tenants to get back a portion of their already-paid rent if they had to move because of the wildfires. Mobile homes located “in areas subject to a state of emergency” would get temporary rent controls.

Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park), who chairs the Senate Insurance Committee, and her colleagues introduced a plan to form a commission to centralize wildfire mitigation efforts and ensure homeowners and developers make buildings more fire-proof.

Another bill authored by Rubio and Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Burbank) proposes expanding the one-year non-renewal moratorium on insurance, which is currently for residential policies that are within the ZIP Codes of the wildfires, to also cover commercial policies. The authors argue this will protect small businesses and condominiums after wildfires.

McGuire introduced the first part of the sweeping package earlier this week. Called the Fight for Firefighters Act of 2025, it would make around 3,000 seasonal firefighters, who work nine months out of the year and are laid off for the winter months, into year-round employees.

“Let’s be blunt, wildfires do not take three months off,” McGuire said at a news conference.

The plan would also make the state’s vegetation management crews and Cal Fire engines operational all year. The proposal, his office said, could cost the state upward of $185 million a year and is a “desperately needed” staffing plan as the West continues to burn at historic rates.

Last month, Democratic members of the Assembly introduced bills focused on housing for displaced Angelenos.

This includes legislation that could make it easier for homeowners to get a coastal development permit for Accessory Dwelling Units. Other bills include one that will create a temporary eviction exemption to allow those displaced to remain in their temporary homes; another would allow anyone who lost their home to receive up to a year of mortgage deferral.

Republicans from across the aisle have also introduced bills, including an array that focus on stiffening criminal penalties to address recent cases of those suspected of looting and other criminal activity during the wildfires.

Two were introduced last month that would increase penalties for looting, making it a felony to commit a burglary during a large wildfire or other types of disaster. One bill from Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares (R-Santa Clarita) would make it a felony to impersonate a police officer or a firefighter during a state of emergency.

Legislators also want to make it a felony to fly a drone over a scene of an emergency and toughen the sentence for aggravated arson if a wildfire destroys more than 500 acres. A man recently pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor in federal court in Los Angeles after his drone collided with a firefighting aircraft working on the Palisades fire.



This story originally appeared on LA Times

Price, screen, cameras, release date

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The fourth-generation iPhone SE is set to bring about a multitude of visual and functional changes taken from earlier iPhone models. Here’s what to expect from Apple, as soon as next week.

For the past two iterations, Apple’s iPhone SE has maintained a dated look, with thick bezels and a Touch ID Home button that make it virtually indistinguishable from an iPhone 8. All of that is set to change quite soon, as the budget-friendly iPhone SE is going to receive its first major redesign in years.

Alongside its new design, the iPhone SE 4 will gain a variety of new hardware features, many of which are carry-overs from more recent iPhone models. With every iPhone release, however, it becomes difficult for the average person to know what to expect with the fourth-generation iPhone SE.

To remedy the situation and provide our readers with insights about the upcoming device, AppleInsider has spoken to people familiar with internal designs and pre-production prototypes of the iPhone SE 4. The individuals we spoke to have provided countless details about the iPhone 16 range ahead of launch.

Leaving no stone unturned, however, we have also decided to provide an outline of everything rumored for the fourth-generation iPhone SE, even though many of the claims made about the device outright contradict each other.

The rumor cycle of the iPhone SE 4 has been chaotic, more so than those of standard iPhone models. Initially, it was rumored to be a relatively straightforward update, derived largely from the design of the iPhone XR. Then it was suggested that Apple was testing its new in-house modem with the device, after which the project was supposedly canceled and subsequently brought back.

Here’s everything we know about the iPhone SE 4 so far, and how the different rumors stack up against each other.

The iPhone SE 4 will echo the standard iPhone 14

Apple’s next-generation budget-focused iPhone will receive a significant design refresh. Rather than resembling the massively outdated iPhone 8, the fourth-generation iPhone SE will feature a design derived almost entirely from the base model iPhone 14.


The iPhone SE 4 will likely be based on the standard iPhone 14, with minor changes.

In practice, this means that the iPhone SE 4 will have the same overall dimensions as the iPhone 14, with an aluminum housing made of the same alloy. This information comes from people familiar with the matter, who have spoken to AppleInsider and accurately revealed details about prior Apple hardware releases.

For the fourth-generation iPhone SE, Apple plans to use a modified version of the iPhone 14 chassis, with minor changes such as room for the USB-C port, replacing the previously-used Lightning. USB-C has been the standard connector for iPhones since the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, so its inclusion in the iPhone SE 4 is an obvious choice, as it ensures compliance with EU regulations.

Given that the device is largely based on the existing, base model iPhone 14, the fourth-gen iPhone SE will gain an OLED panel and support for Face ID, both of which have never been available on the iPhone SE until now. Some pre-production prototypes also featured an Action button in place of the mute switch, though it is unclear if the final mass production units feature this change, as Apple tested multiple hardware configurations.

While all signs, including prototypes, point to the phone heavily resembling Apple’s base model iPhone 14, that hasn’t stopped unreliable leakers from claiming otherwise. Some have said the device will use a modified iPhone 16 chassis, and there’s even a bizarre claim of an alleged “iPhone 16E” marketing name, which would seemingly phase out the iPhone SE branding. An unlikely scenario in any case.

iFace ID coming via iPhone 14-style notch, Dynamic Island unlikely

With the introduction of a 6.1-inch OLED display, Apple will finally phase out Touch ID on the iPhone SE. As a replacement, the iPhone SE 4 will feature a more modern form of biometric identification, known as Face ID. This information comes from people familiar with Apple’s pre-production designs and prototypes.

Smartphone displaying a cluttered home screen with various app icons and widgets, resting on a wooden surface adorned with autumn leaves.
The fourth-generation iPhone SE is expected to feature a notch rather than Dynamic Island.

The fourth-generation iPhone SE will most likely feature a notch near the top of the display, where the TrueDepth Camera and associated Face ID sensors are located. This will give the device a look similar to the standard iPhone 14 and iPhone 13, with a smaller notch compared to the iPhone 12.

Unlike the iPhone 15 and iPhone 16, the new-and-improved iPhone SE is not getting Dynamic Island. Apple wants to make its low-end iPhone visually distinct from its flagship models, while also saving on further development costs by re-using iPhone 14 components and designs.

Though some have claimed the iPhone SE 4 will indeed ship with Dynamic Island, the overall consensus is that the device will feature a notch. The people we spoke to, along with reliable leakers, and multiple different dummy units all suggest that Apple’s budget-oriented phone will be equipped with a notch rather than Dynamic Island.

One rear camera, with an impressive 48 MP

Another notable difference compared to the iPhone 14 can be seen in the rear camera availability of the iPhone SE 4. The device will feature a single rear camera on the back rather than two.

White smartphone with a silver logo lies on a dark, speckled surface, its camera lens facing upward, next to a wooden object.
Though the iPhone SE 4 is getting a new 48 MP camera, its position will be similar to the one on the iPhone SE 3.

This means that Apple has created a custom backplate for the fourth-generation iPhone SE. According to people familiar with the matter, the company experimented with at least five different designs for the backplate and rear camera bump. Even so, the device was always supposed to feature only one rear camera.

The flash module, meanwhile, will be on the right side. Leaked cases show a horizontal cutout for the camera, which may mean it won’t have a camera bump, but one lens jutting from the back. This is consistent with the designs Apple tested, AppleInsider was told.

The device is meant to include a 48 MP image sensor, developed under the codename Project Portland. Multiple different reports have indicated that the new-and-improved iPhone SE will feature a 48 MP rear camera, leaving little room for doubt.

Apple Intelligence, finally on the iPhone SE

With the fourth iteration of the iPhone SE, Apple will likely usher in support for its latest suite of generative AI tools. Known as Apple Intelligence, the software is currently available for devices with an A17 Pro or newer chip, or iPad and Mac products with an M1 or newer Apple Silicon system-on-chip.

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Apple Intelligence will most likely be available on the iPhone SE 4 straight out of the box.

Apple Intelligence offers a variety of AI-powered utilities, which were made available via the iOS 18.1 and iOS 18.2 updates. With Apple Intelligence, it’s possible to edit text, remove objects from photos, summarize conversations, categorize emails, and generate imagery, all through AI.

Apple’s artificial intelligence features are available across the entire iPhone 16 range, from powerful iPhone 16 Pro featuring the A18 Pro to standard iPhone 16 with its A18 chip. The iPhone maker wants to ensure that Apple Intelligence is available across different product tiers rather than being exclusive to “Pro” models, as is evidenced by the iPad mini 7, which uses the A17 Pro chip from the iPhone 15 Pro.

The iPhone SE 4 is expected to use the same A18 chip found in the base model iPhone 16, which partially serves as a means of bringing Apple Intelligence to the entry-level iPhone. This would allow the phone to compete and better position itself against similarly priced Android phones that include Google Gemini or similar generative AI software for the end user.

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The iPhone SE 4 will not get Visual Intelligence, as the device more than likely won’t feature the Camera Control button.

The popularity and overall prominence of artificial intelligence features has increased dramatically over the past few years. Naturally, consumers expect a new phone to offer generative AI features in some capacity. Apple’s CEO Tim Cook himself even said that Apple Intelligence influenced iPhone 16 sales, and that the device performed better in markets and regions where the company’s AI features were made available.

Apple’s iPhone SE 4 is expected to ship with iOS 18.3 pre-installed, so users will likely have access to Apple Intelligence features immediately after purchasing the device. This assumes, of course, that the device will be equipped with the A18 chip. It would be a logical choice for the iPhone SE, given that people will likely hold onto the device for years, all while expecting new software features.

New modem, older iPhone 14 battery

While not definitive, there is a strong possibility that the iPhone SE 4 might reuse the battery of the existing iPhone 14. This seems like an obvious upgrade, given that the device is heavily based on the standard iPhone 14, with only minor differences between the two.

Close-up of a smartphone screen corner displaying 5G signal, battery icon, and a fingertip touching the screen on a blurred background.
The iPhone SE 4 could feature Apple’s “Sinope” project, an entirely new 5G modem.

Pre-production units of the iPhone SE 4 are known to have used the same A2863 battery found in the standard iPhone 14. The A2863 battery has a capacity of 3279 mAh, which is 1250 mAh more than the 2018 mAh battery of the third-generation iPhone SE.

This could lead to a significant increase in battery life compared to the previous iteration of the iPhone SE — another potential selling point for the device.

Nonetheless, it’s worth pointing out that the iPhone 14 battery was used on pre-production prototypes of the fourth-generation iPhone SE. Apple often tests multiple hardware configurations ahead of launch, so there are no guarantees that the final product will use the same battery.

There’s also talk of a new 5G modem, developed in-house by Apple under the project codename “Sinope” with the intent of replacing the existing Qualcomm modems found in current iPhone models. AppleInsider is familiar with the project, and there’s a good chance it will debut with the device, though benefits for the end user are unclear, if there even are any.

iPhone SE 4 release date, availability, and price

As for pricing, the current third-generation iPhone SE can be purchased brand new for $429. Multiple rumors suggest that Apple wants to maintain a price point below $500, which would ultimately make sense for a budget-friendly device like the iPhone SE.

AppleInsider was told that the device could be available in white and black color options, with the latter being internally referred to as “Midnight” in some instances. This information comes from people familiar with pre-production prototypes, however, and may not reflect the final units, though it does align with colors seen on dummy units.

Apple could announce the fourth-generation iPhone SE as soon as the week of February 14, 2025, while the first units are expected to reach customers later in the month. It’s possible that there will be no dedicated launch event for this device, and that it will make its debut via a simple press release instead. Previous rumors have all said that the device would be available in early 2025, so the timing makes sense in that regard.



This story originally appeared on Appleinsider

Following the money: UFC 312 betting line movements tracker | du Plessis vs. Strickland 2

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UFC 312 is this weekend (Sat., Feb. 8, 2025) at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia. The pay-per-view (PPV) main event is Dricus du Plessis versus Sean Strickland (public enemy number one in Australia) for the UFC Middleweight title.

UFC 312’s co-main event is Zhang Weili vs. Tatiana Suarez for the UFC Strawweight title.

The remainder of the card is a mix of Antipodean faves, Contender Series products and Road to UFC winners.

The main card is rounded out by Justin Tafa vs. Talisson Teixeira, Jimmy Crute vs. Rodolfo Bellato and Jake Matthews vs. Francisco Prado (couldn’t they have gotten Carlos Prates into this slot?)

The “Prelims” include Wang Cong vs. Bruna Brasil, Jack Jenkins vs. Gabriel Santos and Kody Steele vs. Rongzhu.

I’ve been watching the lines (see them here) for all the fights on UFC 312 and tracking the changes to see which fighters the betting public are siding with. Below you’ll find all the line movement info since the odds were released (per Best Fight Odds).

UFC 312 PPV Main Card Line Movement Tracker

Dricus Du Plessis will hope to defend his title for a second time at UFC 312.
Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC

Dricus du Plessis (-209 -19.9%) vs. Sean Strickland (+171 +22.5%)

Our UFC 312 main event has a very interesting betting line. As things stand Dricus du Plessis is a comfortable favorite over Sean Strickland and his favorite status is growing by the minute.

Du Plessis opened as a slight favorite at -130 odds but, as you can see, that has shrunk down to -209. Sean Strickland’s line has gone in the opposite direction, with him opening at +130.

The public have a pretty good track record with Du Plessis. When he fought Israel Adesanya Vegas had him as a +144 dog. Betters jumped all over that and shrunk that line down to +100 at close. Du Plessis would go on to stop Adesanya and defend his title for the first time.

The public were right in the first match-up between Du Plessis and Strickland, too. Vegas had him as the +130 underdog in that fight and then public money took him all the way to -108. Those betters would have been delighted to see the South African then take the narrow split decision over the American.

In that first fight Strickland opened as a -163 favorite, but closed at -103.

The public were wrong on Strickland versus Adesanya, though. He opened at +300 and blew up to +540 before stunning Adesanya (and the vast majority of us onlookers) to win the UFC title.

Du Plessis has been often overlooked by Vegas, in both the examples above, and in his win over Robert Whittaker. However, lately the public have been pushing back on that, seizing on the long odds bookies are setting for StillKnocks.

Will the public be proved right again? Or will Vegas’ initial reaction to hedge against the champ be proved right?

UFC 300: Zhang v Yan

Zhang Weili returns at UFC 312.
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Zhang Weili (-104 +26%) vs. Tatiana Suarez (-116 -46.7%)

Tatiana Suarez’s betting line has moved more than any other line I’ve seen since I started tracking these things almost a year ago. She opened at +172 and that has shrunk all the way to -116, putting her in a pick ‘em with the reigning UFC Strawweight champion Zhang Weili. To make this a pick ‘em Zhang’s line has also come in from her opening odds of -225.

If you got Suarez at plus money, lucky you! I think she’s the favorite in this match-up, regardless of her lack of activity.

Vegas seemed to be really skeptical of her title chances, though. Zhang’s opening line of -225 is shorter than what she opened as when she Carla Esparza (-150) and when she rematched Joanna Jedrzejczyk (-150). She would close as -385 in that Esparza fight.

I’m a little baffled in how Vegas could have favored Esparza in this match-up more than Suarez, unless the oddsmakers are really hesitant due to her injury history.

Suarez’s line is still climbing at this time of writing. So the public clearly doesn’t have those kinds of reservations. She might be a slight favorite in this match-up by closing time.

UFC Fight Night: Williams v Tafa

Justin Tafa is the highest placed Antipedian on the UFR 312 card.
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Justin Tafa (+127 +0.9%) vs. Talisson Teixeira (-154 +0.8%)

These lines are pretty close to where they started, but there was a blip of activity on February 4th. At that time Tafa’s odds shortened to +116. They stayed around there until starting to creep back up today.

Vegas got Tafa’s last fight right. The public did not. He opened as a +215 underdog against Karl Williams. But money on Tafa took that down to +175. Tafa would then get taken down and laid on for three rounds.

When Tafa’s line dropped, Teixeira’s odds peaked at -140. I wish I could have got those, I think the Brazilian (with a nine inch reach advantage) is going to stop Tafa on Saturday.

UFC 290: Crute v Menifield

Jimmy Crute will get a lot of support at UFC 312.
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Jimmy Crute (+131 +5.6%) vs. Rodolfo Bellato (-159 -2.9%)

Not much change in this line, too. Jimmy Crute, who is in desperate need of a win, opened as the slight underdog and those odds have lengthened just a little. Rodolfo Bellato’s line has gone the other way.

I think this is a case of the public fading Crute. I doubt there are many out there who have circled Bellato’s name as someone special and someone who is always worth putting their money down on.

Crute is 0-3-1 in his last four, but I think calling him washed is a little overblown. Jamahal Hill beats most guys in this division and the first loss in that run was a leg injury created by Anthony Smith. Before that loss he finished Modestas Bukauskas and Michal Oleksiejczuk.

So if you’re buying Bellato because you think Crute is done, then buyer beware.

UFC 302: Rowe v Matthews

Jake Matthews looked good in his last fight.
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Jake Matthews (-235 -1.3%) vs. Francisco Prado (+189 +5.9%)

There’s been very little movement on this line. The public seem very content with Jake Matthews as a moderate favorite on his home turf.

The public are perfect on Francisco Prado in his three fight UFC career to date. He went from +164 to +275 before losing to Daniel Zellhuber. He went from -150 to -110 before knocking out Ottman Azaitar. And he went from +210 to +250 before dropping a decision to Jamie Mullarkey in his promotional debut.

UFC 312 Late ‘Prelims’ Line Movement

UFC Fight Night: Yizha v Santos

Gabriel Santos is an underdog at UFC 312.
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Jack Jenkins (+182 +11.3%) vs. Gabriel Santos (-225 -6.6%)

Jack Jenkins’ line has grown a little since he was announced as a slight underdog. He’s a fun fighter, with a heck of a calf kick. But I think he’s overmatched against Gabriel Santos here. Santos looked spectacular, in all facets of the game, in beating Yizha last time out.

UFC Fight Night: Borshchev v Llontop

Viacheslav Borshchev will hope for his second win in a row at UFC 312.
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Tom Nolan (+104 -6.9%) vs. Viacheslav Borshchev (-126 +6.3%)

Not much movement on this fight either. This is one of the more sane betting lines Tom Nolan has seen in his UFC career. He closed as a -1115 favorite in his last fight, against Alex Reyes. Reyes then took Nolan to a decision. Before that Nolan was a -480 favorite against Victor Martinez. He was rocked early in that fight before roaring back for a TKO. And he was a -357 favorite against Nikolas Motta before that. He lost that fight via KO.

If Nolan struggles when he’s a massive favorite, how is he going to look as a slight dog?

UFC 304: Edwards v Muhammad 2

Bruna Brasil looked muched improved against Molly McCann last time out.
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Wang Cong (-406 -2.6%) vs. Bruna Brasil (+310 +9.8%)

I don’t know if I’m crazy or if the world is crazy. I love Bruna Brasil in this fight. We just saw her take apart Molly McCann, who fights like Wang Cong. And we just saw Wang get stopped by Gabriella Fernandes, who fights like Bruna Brasil.

Brasil opened as a +175 underdog against McCann, at UFC London, and closed at +280.

She opened at +270 for this fight. The public seemingly think Wang is going to get her groove back in this fight and prove that her KO over Victoria Leonardo (who went 1-4 in UFC, all losses via TKO/KO) was no fluke.

UFC 312 Early‘Prelims’ Line Movement

Aleksandre “El Conquistador” Topuria seen after the fight he...

Aleksandre Topuria makes his long awaited UFC debut at UFC 312.
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Aleksandre Topuria (-364 +4.1%) vs. Colby Thicknesse (+280 -5.3%)

I don’t know why Aleksandre Topuria deserves so much love from the oddsmakers, unless they think fighting skill is genetic. Topuria opened at -450 and the public have rebelled a little about that, bringing him down to -364. Short notice opponent Colby Thicknesse opened at +300 for his UFC debut.

Dana White’s Contender Series - Ado v Micallef

Jonathan Micallef is another Contender Series grad on this card.
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Jonathan Micallef (+196 +17.9%) vs. Kevin Jousset (-243 -10.3%)

Jonathan Micallef’s line is one of the bigger movers on the card. He’s coming right off Contender Series and the public seem to think the more battle-tested Kevin Jousset will be too much for him. Micallef opened at +143 for this one, with Jousset at -180.

Dana White’s Contender Series: Steele v Blair

Kody Steele is yet another guy at UFC 312 coming striaght off Contender Series.
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Rongzhu (+202 +2.3%) vs. Kody Steele (-253 -2%)

These lines are virtually identical from when they started out. Kody Steele, a legit BJJ blackbelt with power in his hands, remains the decent sized favorite over Rongzhu.

Dana White’s Contender Series: Young v Salkilld

Ditto.
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Quillan Salkilld (-659 -8%) vs. Anshul Jubli (+464 +25.5%)

Quillan Salkilld opened as one of the biggest favorites on the card. That’s not moved much. Anshul Jubli’s underdog line has grown from +320 to +464, though. That’s probably due to the public’s last memory of Jubli was being laid out by Mike Breeden (Jubli opened as a -400 favorite for that fight).

UFC 312: Press Conference

Tatiana Suarez’s line has moved by miles this past week.
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UFC 312 Biggest Line Movements

TLDR: Here are the biggest line movements at UFC 312:

  • Tatiana Suarez: From +172 underdog to -116 pick ‘em (-46.7 percent) (B)
  • Zhang Weili: From -225 underdog to -104 pick ‘em (+26 percent) (F)
  • Anshul Jubli: From +320 underdog to +464 underdog (+25.5 percent) (A)
  • Sean Strickland: From +110 underdog to +171 underdog (+22.5 percent) (A)
  • Dricus du Plessis: From -130 favorite to -209 favorite (-19.9 percent) (E)
  • Jonathan Micallef: From +143 underdog to +196 underdog (+17.9 percent) (A)

Since I’ve been tracking line movements on UFC PPVs, a few early trends have started to develop.

A: Fighters who opened with plus odds and whose odds have then lengthened are 5-24.

B: Fighters who opened with plus odds and whose odds have then shortened, enough to give them minus odds, are 8-7.

C: Fighters who opened with plus odds and whose odds have then shortened, yet they remain at plus odds, are 1-4.

D: Fighters who opened with minus odds and whose odds have lengthened, enough to give them plus odds, are 3-4.

E: Fighters who opened with minus odds and whose odds have shortened are 2-1.

F: Fighters who opened with minus odds and whose odds have lengthened, though they remain at minus odds are 0-0.

UFC 312: Ceremonial Weigh-In

Bruna Brasil had the perfect counter to Wang Cong’s antics.
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UFC 312 Best Underdogs Bets

I really like Bruna Brasil on this card. Her improvements since joining the Fighting Nerds are very noticeable and she’s done a ton more in the Octagon than Wang Cong has to date. I also think Colby Thicknesse is worth a look. He’s local, natural at the weight class and he’s been active over the last two years. You can’t say any of that about Aleksandre Topuria.

Enough about me, though, which of these underdogs do you like the most?

Poll

Who is your favorite underdog at UFC 312?

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‘I’m a weight-loss coach – my breakfast recipe is great alternative to oats’

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A female weight-loss coach has revealed her recipe for a high-protein breakfast that excludes oats.

Sarah Catterson, who offers fitness guidance and nutritious recipes on Instagram, understands the common association of oats with high protein, prompting many to prefer an oat-based morning meal. However, Sarah proposes an alternative.

The dietary guru showcased her technique for making a breakfast egg quesadilla brimming with 46 grams of protein on Instagram. Not only is it easy to put together, but it also involves easily sourced ingredients: one whole egg, 170 grams of egg whites, a seasoning of your liking, a sizable tortilla, 30 grams of grated low-fat cheese, two turkey medallions (or bacon if you prefer), spinach and 15 grams of salsa.

At the start of her Instagram reel, Sarah said: “You’re struggling with breakfast ideas that are high in protein and aren’t always overnight oats or protein oats. This is my breakfast egg bacon quesadilla which packs 46g of protein. And it’s huge. This literally took me five minutes to make so let’s go make it.”

Her method begins with cooking the bacon medallions until they are done on both sides. Following this, she spritzes the pan with oil and cooks the egg.

When the egg is semi-cooked, she adds her chosen seasonings and places the tortilla on top top. She ensures the tortilla sticks to the egg before flipping it over.

Finally, she sections off a quarter of the tortilla, arranging the bacon (or turkey) medallions and the remaining ingredients across distinct segments of the tortilla. Wrap up the tortilla where you’ve sliced the quarter then tuck into this delightful breakfast treat.

Sarah’s Instagram caption states the breakfast egg quesadilla contains 445 calories with 34g of carbohydrates and 13g of fats. She described it as “delicious and so easy to make.”

A fourth user enquired about the dish’s protein content, prompting Sarah to explain: “The egg contains 6.3g of protein, turkey slices add 4.7g, the tortilla contributes 5.3g, “eat lean lower fat cheese” includes 10.9g and the 170g egg whites pack 18.5g. This sums up to 45.7g of protein, which she rounds up to 46g.

As per NHS guidance, a healthy, balanced diet is critical for prime health and wellbeing, recommending beans, pulses, fish, eggs, and meat as excellent protein sources. The health body suggests opting for lean meat cuts and skinless poultry to reduce fat intake.



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Review: The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort

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What we loved: The stunning resort won us over with its personable staff, perfect balance of peaceful beach and pool areas yet lively evening atmosphere, fantastic dining, and thoughtful family-friendly touches—from the attentive kids’ club staff to unique activities like sand sculpting and a lagoon experience ideal for families.

What we didn’t love:While the residential location ensures a peaceful atmosphere, the lack of immediate attractions just outside the resort is a minor drawback but dining and shopping options are just a 10-minute drive away.

How to book on points: This hotel is part of the Marriott Bonvoy program with standard room redemptions costing 84,000–128,000 points per night.  

The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort – About The Property

Nestled within a quiet residential area, the St. Regis Longboat Key Resort opened its doors in August 2024 and stands as the newest luxury addition to Florida’s Gulf Coast, transforming the former site of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort into an elegant beachfront sanctuary. It features 142 rooms, 26 suites, and also a number of privately owned residential apartments.

Location

The St. Regis Longboat Key enjoys a prime location along Florida’s Gulf Coast, situated approximately 15 minutes from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ).

For those looking to explore the area’s attractions, St. Armands Circle’s upscale shopping and dining district is just a 10-minute drive south, while the vibrant cultural attractions of downtown Sarasota are roughly 20 minutes away.

For nature lovers, you can head over to Ted Sperling Park Nature Trail, just south of St. Armands Circle, where you can kayak or paddle board through mangrove tunnels.

Rideshare services like Uber are the most convenient transportation options. The resort does offer a free private shuttle service within Longboat Key for up to 4 passengers from 11am to 7pm daily.

If you opt to drive, valet parking will cost $55 (USD) per night with several electric vehicle charging stations available.

Booking

We visited for a few nights in January with the kids, just prior to heading to Orlando. It was the perfect setting for some refined relaxation before the hectic pace of Disney World.

We experienced this property on an industry rate, but normal rates for a standard Superior Guest Room with one king or two queen beds range between $770–$1,500 (USD), or 84,000–128,000 Bonvoy points per night.

If you can find a redemption on the lower range, it could make for an excellent use of an 85K Free Night Certificate from the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Brilliant Card or the Ritz-Carlton Credit Card from Chase.

At Prince of Travel, we generally value Bonvoy points at 0.8 cents per point (CAD) or 0.6 cents per point (USD), so this could prove to be a good value for your points.

I charged incidentals for my stay onto my Brilliant Card to earn 6 points per US dollar spent.

For Canadian travelers without US credit cards, both the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card and the Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express Card earn 5 Bonvoy points per Canadian dollar spent at Marriott hotels.

If you’re interested in getting a US credit card to open up new Miles & Points opportunities, check out our in-depth guide about getting US credit cards for Canadians to learn more.

The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort participates in Marriott STARS, a preferred partner program that you can access through our in-house travel agency, Prince Collection.

By booking through us, you’ll pay exactly what you’d otherwise pay (and sometimes even less), plus you’ll get access to exclusive benefits, such as a $100 (USD) property credit, complimentary breakfast for two in the hotel’s restaurant, one-category room upgrade, early check-in, and late check-out (subject to availability), plus a welcome gift and letter.

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The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort – The Check-in Experience

From the moment our Uber arrived, the St. Regis’s signature service was evident, with attentive bellmen immediately assisting with our luggage. The grand lobby welcomed us with the property’s striking coastal elegance, where staff promptly greeted us and escorted us to the check-in desk, thoughtfully offering a choice of water or prosecco during the check-in process.

St. Regis Longboat Key Resort – Check-In Desk
St. Regis Longboat Key Resort – Welcome Drink

We were provided comprehensive information about the resort’s weekly activities, including special programming for our children.

As a Titanium member, we received a warm recognition of status and were presented with following elite perks:

  • Upgrade: The hotel proactively upgraded our accommodation to a Grand Deluxe Oceanview Room with two queen beds prior to our check-in.
  • Welcome amenity: We were given a choice between 1,000 Bonvoy points or a $100 (USD) breakfast credit as our welcome amenity.
  • Late check-out: We were asked whether we would require a late check-out, however, we didn’t need to as we would be heading out early to the Disney parks on our day of departure.
  • Breakfast: The breakfast credit could be used towards the à la carte menu or the buffet option that’s offered on the weekends.

The experience concluded with a particularly memorable touch: before our butler escorted us to the room, we were invited to visit the resort’s treasure chest, which contained a thoughtfully curated collection of family amenities including stuffed animals, activity books, card and board games, kites, sunglasses, and juice boxes.

St. Regis Longboat Key Resort – Treasure Chest

This warm welcome perfectly set the tone for our family’s stay at the property.

The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort – Grand Deluxe Oceanview Room with Two Queen Beds

The room welcomes guests with a foyer entrance, leading to a spacious interior finished in gray and brown tones that reflect the coastal setting. Floor-to-ceiling sliding doors open to a spacious balcony offering views of the pools and Gulf of Mexico, while flooding the space with natural light.

St. Regis Longboat Key Resort – Grand Deluxe Oceanview View from Balcony
St. Regis Longboat Key Resort – Grand Deluxe Oceanview Balcony

Though not a suite, the room’s thoughtful layout and ample square footage comfortably accommodated our family of five, with a large separate closet area providing valuable additional storage space that helped keep the main living area uncluttered.

 

St. Regis Longboat Key Resort – Superior Room Closet

While technically configured for four guests with the two queen beds, the room comfortably accommodated our family of five through some creative use of space—we repurposed the padded footboard benches of each bed to create a sleeping arrangement for our youngest child.

St. Regis Longboat Key Resort – Grand Deluxe Oceanview with Two Queen Beds

Room amenities include a minibar and Nespresso machine, though tea amenities are not provided. The room also features a small dinette set as well.

St. Regis Longboat Key Resort – Grand Deluxe Oceanview Beverage Station

The bathroom featured floor-to-ceiling stone tiles, dual vanities, a generously sized shower enclosure, and a standalone soaking tub. A separate toileting area adds to the overall functionality for families.

PHOTO OF BATHROOM

We especially appreciated the housekeeping staff’s attention to detail; notably their thoughtful gesture of providing eyeglass cleaning supplies upon noticing our glasses in the room.

The signature St. Regis Butler Service elevates the experience with unique offerings including packing and unpacking assistance, morning beverage service, and an innovative swimsuit refreshment service exclusive to this property. Just contact your butler to arrange.

St. Regis Longboat Key Resort – Swimsuit Service

For those considering different room categories, Superior rooms offer limited views but provide value, while Deluxe rooms feature partial ocean views and tend to offer a quieter experience. If you prefer a better view, then choose the Grand Deluxe category which provides views of both the resort grounds and ocean.

Families should note that connecting rooms are available, while those seeking additional space might consider the oceanfront suites, available in both one-bedroom (with queen pullout sofa) and two-bedroom configurations.

The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort – Food and Drink

The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort offers seven distinctive dining and beverage venues, each bringing its own culinary perspective to the property.

Breakfast is served at Riva, the resort’s coastal Italian restaurant. The venue has a relaxed, warm ambiance.

St. Regis Longboat Key Resort – Riva

During the week, breakfast is served a la carte, while on weekends, there is an option for a breakfast buffet with a delightful selection of continental items, including wellness shots, parfaits, and energy balls, as well as traditional omelette and hot food stations.

St. Regis Longboat Key Resort – A La Carte Breakfast at Riva
St. Regis Longboat Key Resort – Riva Weekend Breakfast Buffet

The restaurant proved to be an excellent choice for family dining; the children raved about the handmade pasta offerings—their collective assessment of the bolognese as “the finest they’ve experienced” speaking volumes about the kitchen’s mastery of Italian classics—while we savored their thoughtfully prepared seafood dishes.

St. Regis Longboat Key Resort – Riva Dinner
St. Regis Longboat Key Resort – Riva Dinner
St. Regis Longboat Key Resort – Riva Kids Meal

Aura, the resort’s poolside venue, offers a casual Latin American-inspired menu that perfectly suits its setting.

St. Regis Longboat Key Resort – Aura

After enjoying time at the pool, we enjoyed a lighter fare like burgers, salads, and tacos, without needing to change out of our swimwear. The service remained attentive despite the casual setting.

St. Regis Longboat Key Resort – Aura

My husband and I enjoyed a special evening out at CW Prime, the resort’s signature steakhouse. Aside from perfectly prepared steaks, it was the dessert that truly impressed, featuring stunning creations that rivalled professional patisseries, all crafted by the resort’s talented in-house pastry chef.

St. Regis Longboat Key Resort – CW Prime Dinner
St. Regis Longboat Key Resort – CW Prime Desserts

A valuable benefit is an exclusive dining window for resort guests from 6:15 PM to 8:00 PM daily at both Riva and CW Prime, when these restaurants are reserved solely for hotel guests to enjoy.

The St. Regis Bar serves as the resort’s elegant social hub, where soaring ceilings and coastal-inspired design create an inviting setting for both afternoon relaxation and evening entertainment.

St. Regis Longboat Key Resort – St. Regis Bar During the Day
St. Regis Longboat Key Resort – St. Regis Bar Nightly Entertainment

The space comes alive nightly with live music, as guests gather in comfortable seating areas to enjoy crafted cocktails, while the traditional St. Regis champagne sabrage ritual at 6 PM every evening adds a theatrical element to the sophisticated yet convivial atmosphere.

Other venues include the exclusive rooftop lounge Oshen, the heritage-inspired Monkey Bar by the pool and beach, and Café Caroline, the resort’s delectable bakery cafe.

St. Regis Longboat Key Resort – Monkey Bar
St. Regis Longboat Key Resort – Cafe Caroline

St. Regis Longboat Key Resort – Other Facilities

The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort has thoughtfully designed amenities and activities that create the perfect balance between relaxation and entertainment.

The resort’s three heated pools ensure there’s something for everyone. Families can splash in the main pool or float along the lazy river.

St. Regis Longboat Key Resort – Main Pool
St. Regis Longboat Key Resort – Lazy River

Adults seeking tranquility can retreat to the adult-only pool and hot tub.

St. Regis Longboat Key Resort – Adult Pool

Attentive pool staff elevate the experience by offering complimentary treats throughout the day (my kids particularly enjoyed the mochi and refreshing lemonade shots), while practical amenities such as sunblock and swim tubes are provided poolside.

St. Regis Longboat Key Resort – Mochi

The beachfront location offers direct access to a serene stretch of coastline that is notably more peaceful than busier beaches like Miami. Kids and adults alike will also love spotting the resident dolphins that frequent the shoreline.

Beyond the pools and beach, the resort excels in providing engaging family-friendly experiences. Strategically placed seating areas and intimate fire pits dot the property, creating spaces for friends or family to gather and converse, or just catch the sunset.

St. Regis Longboat Key Resort – Fire pit

Lawn games including Jenga, Connect Four, and cornhole offer casual entertainment throughout the day. Daily programming includes both complimentary offerings, like morning yoga or stretching class, and specialty activities available for a fee.

St. Regis Longboat Key Resort – Lawn Games

A highlight of our stay was the professional sand sculpting workshop. Working with a professional, we picked up some cool tricks for building amazing sandcastles and it turned into this awesome bonding time with the kids. It was definitely one of those perfect vacation moments where you’re both learning something new and having a blast as a family.

St. Regis Longboat Key Resort – Sand Sculpting Workshop

Another unique standout feature of the resort is their custom-built lagoon that’s perfect for junior snorkelers! If your kids aren’t quite ready to tackle the open ocean, the resort offers a Lagoon Tour experience that will be a game-changer for them. They can get up close with fish, rays, and even lobsters in a safe, supervised environment. It’s like having your own private aquarium to swim in!

 

St. Regis Longboat Key Resort – Lagoon
St. Regis Longboat Key Resort – Lagoon
St. Regis Longboat Key Resort – Lagoon Tour

The kids club was another highlight. Operated by qualified childcare professionals who are phenomenal with kids, children aged 5 to 12 can drop in for several scheduled activities throughout the day, ranging from crafting sand jars to video game tournaments.

St. Regis Longboat Key Resort – Kids Club

The space itself is super well-thought-out, with cozy corners for the little ones to play pretend and chill spots where older kids can dive into books or video games. A special shoutout has to go to Nicholas, whose magic show had everyone (yes, even us parents!) completely hooked.

 

St. Regis Longboat Key Resort – Magic Show

If you’re looking for some adult time, they offer a solid two-hour drop-off program for $75 (USD) – the perfect amount of time for enjoying spa treatment or a kid-free dinner!

The St. Regis Spa offers a sanctuary for relaxation and rejuvenation, featuring an array of massages, body treatments, nail services, and salon offerings. A well-equipped gym is also available for guests wanting to engage in active wellness while on vacation.

Conclusion

The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort masterfully balances refined coastal elegance with laid-back beachfront luxury, creating an exceptional sanctuary for guests of all ages.

The resort effortlessly transitions from relaxed daytime pool and beach activities to sophisticated evening ambiance, ensuring both families and couples find their perfect rhythm – whether that’s snorkelling in the lagoon with the kids or savouring craft cocktails during the evening.

Unique experiences combined with signature dining venues, thoughtful family amenities, and a gracious service culture that permeates every interaction, establish the St. Regis Longboat Key Resort as a standout new addition to Florida’s luxury resort landscape.

For the best value, consider booking with Bonvoy points or using your 85K free night certificates. If booking on cash, be sure to reach out to Prince Collection to unlock additional perks for your stay.



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