VIZCAYA MUSEUM AND GARDENS MASTER PLAN UPDATE

Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee · 2026-09-09 · resolution

Resolution approving the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens 2026 Master Plan, including the relocation of Villa Serena to Vizcaya Village. The site is 50 acres. The plan includes preservation of historic buildings and development of new structures, including a large community-based agricultural space. Villa Serena is the 1913 home of William Jennings Bryan, to be relocated from Brickell Avenue to Vizcaya Village, funded by Kenneth C. Griffin, who also pledged a $5,000,000.00 endowment. The resolution authorizes the Commissioner of District 7 to negotiate the relocation agreement and amendments to the Operating Agreement, with no cost to the County. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded it with a favorable recommendation on 9/9/2026. Agenda date is 10/6/2026. Introduced 6/24/2026. Prime sponsor is Raquel A. Regalado. File number is 261164. Status is Before the Board. Public comment sentiment is not stated.