{"id":2,"date":"2014-06-01T12:22:58","date_gmt":"2014-06-01T12:22:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/amifloridarental.com\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-02-18T15:07:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T20:07:42","slug":"sample-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/amifloridarental.com\/","title":{"rendered":"A Renovation Faithful to its Mid-Century Modern Heritage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Current renovation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Original 1953 Mid-Century property purchased in 2013 from the original owners<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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We offer a record of the renovations to our ‘mid-century modern’ style Florida home in Holmes Beach Florida as it was transformed from a 1953 vintage time capsule to a completely updated (Codes and amenities) vacation home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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All major heritage interior and exterior style elements were either “preserved, echoed or reflected” in the renovation design.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Click Heritage Exterior<\/a> for photos of the original property and building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click Heritage Interior<\/a> for photos of the original interiors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click “Promise Kept<\/a>”\u00a0for the backstory and renovation design principles behind the nickname <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hurricane Resistance Proved<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We are pleased to report that neither hurricane Helene, nor hurricane Milton (within weeksof each other) had any appreciable effect on Promise Kept. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The renovations to improve hurricane resistance (e.g. structural engineering , hurricane windows, durable materials and assemblies etc.) proved entirely effective . Hurricane Helen’s storm surge resulted in 2 feet of water outside Promise Kept, however only 1″ of flood water managed to seep inside causing some relatively minor damage e.g. carpets. and one bed frame to water damage; this was insinificant compared to other properties in the neighborhood and on the island. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hurricane Milton’s wind force caused damage to trees both on and adjacent to our property however the tied-down roof structure and roof membrane withstood the test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Other homes in the neighborhood sufferred significant damage to walls, roofs (stripped roof in distance), interior finishes and furnishings regardless of whether those homes were elevated on stilts as a precaution against hurricanes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Promise Kept’s post hurricane condition with Sandbags (at the entrance) testifying to the recency of this photo to the hurricanes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Renovation Plan Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Interior of the original Mid-Century Heritage Plan<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Renovated Interior<\/strong> Plan<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Renovation Design Touchstones<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Exterior Mid-Century Influences<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interior Mid-Century Influences<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interior Tour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Living Room <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kitchen Dining<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

King Bedroom<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Full size single beds (2) Bedroom<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Queen Bedroom<\/a> with Ensuite WR<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Washroom<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pool and Spa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Outdoor Eating Area<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Salt water pool with a 7″ deep Sun Deck and Spa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Children (supervised) can enjoy the Sun Deck and can be protected by an umbrella<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Spa (hot tub) is connected to the pool<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Construction<\/h2>\n\n\n
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For those of you who appreciate block and mortar… see the links below<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Design Drawings and 3D Models<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Matchstick House<\/a>“<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Glazing Improved<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hurricane Resistance Added<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flood Resistance Added<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mech \/ Elect Upgrade to Current Standards<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participants – Design, Contracting, Trades, Friends<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bird’s Eye View of our location<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Florida’s West Gulf Coast near Tampa Bay<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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On an offshore Island spit called Anna Maria Island<\/strong> and in the town of Holmes Beach<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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In a residential neighborhood a short 1 1\/2 block walk (3 minutes) to the beach<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Amid palms<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Bright White Sand Beaches<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Wildlife: Birds (Pelicans), crabs, rays, sea turtles, manatee<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Great Sunsets…<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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… Of Course!<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Thank You for visiting our site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your feedback is welcomed and we thank you for your interest. If you have any interest in arranging to spend time at the house, please contact IslandReal.com and reference Promise Kept.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bob and Caterina<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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