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 proposed relocation of Villa Serena to Vizcaya Village. The 50-acre site includes the main house, gardens, and property across South Miami Avenue. The plan includes ongoing preservation of historic buildings and development of new structures, including a large community-based agricultural space. Villa Serena, the 1913 home of William Jennings Bryan, would be relocated from its nearby site on Brickell Avenue to an undeveloped space in Vizcaya Village, surrounded by a grove of ornamental and fruiting trees. The relocation would be fully funded by philanthropist Kenneth C. Griffin, who also pledged a $5,000,000.00 endowment. The resolution authorizes the Commissioner of District 7 to conduct due diligence and negotiate an agreement for the relocation, and delegates authority to negotiate amendments to the Operating Agreement, provided there is no cost to the County. The resolution is in committee status, introduced 6/24/2026, with an agenda date of 10/6/2026. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.