Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, September 9, 2026 — A proposal is moving forward in Miami-Dade County that could see the historic Villa Serena relocated to the grounds of the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. The significant residential structure, originally constructed for William Jennings Bryan, a notable presidential candidate, is currently situated on Brickell Avenue.

The initiative to relocate the villa has been facilitated by County Commissioner Raquel Regalado. If approved, the move would transfer Villa Serena from its present location, which is owned by Kenneth Griffin, to the farm village area within the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens property.

As part of the proposed arrangement, Kenneth Griffin has committed to providing financial support for the ongoing preservation and care of Villa Serena once it is situated at its new site. The specific details regarding the timeline for the proposed relocation, the costs associated with the move itself, or the exact mechanisms for the future care of the property were not detailed in the initial summary.

The move signifies an effort to preserve a piece of local history. Villa Serena’s original builder, William Jennings Bryan, was a prominent figure in American politics, serving as a prosecutor in the Scopes Trial and running for president three times in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The proposal is currently advancing, indicating a step towards potential approval and execution of the relocation plan.

Story summarized from the original created by Miami Today on www.miamitodaynews.com, see more information here.

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