Views of the construction early on.  Note the pilings: these were embedded 10 feet into the limestone so that the house itself would withstand most, if not all, hurricanes.

The MacDonald’s lived in Point Crisp for several years before building the new home  a few miles away on Siesta Key.

JDM at the nearly- completed home on Siesta Key.

Views of the rear of the property.

Taken during the 6th John D. MacDonald Conference visit to the home where a barbecue was held, and the architect of the  home gave a brief talk.

The architectural rendering of the proposed MacDonald home.

Aerial view showing house under construction.