Hillard Grossman

Satellite Beach

Planning Editor, Digital and Print Producer at Florida Today

I have a way with words, literally. I am a veteran journalist who has a passion for baseball, surfing, racing and skating. Love the beach life and salt air.

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Articles

Pablito rules the waters again at U.S. Nationals

4 days ago | islandernews.com | Hillard Grossman

Proving that his 2024 national sailing title was no fluke, Key Biscayne’s Pablo “Pablito” Muñoz Montes made it two in a row by winning the USA 2025 Team Trials in Norfolk, Va.The 14-year-old topped a field of 250 entries and earned a spot on both the USA Worlds Team and the U.S. National Team for the fourth consecutive year. Next up is the Optimist World Championship in Portoroz, Slovenia, scheduled for June 26-July 6 on the Adriatic Sea.
Love, time, & purple skies: Village launches new website

6 days ago | islandernews.com | Hillard Grossman

Rome wasn't built in a day. And neither was the Village of Key Biscayne's recently revamped community-friendly government website. "From start to finish, researching other websites, to discussing layouts and color schemes with the website developer, it probably took about 10 months," said Jessica Drouet, the Village's Community Engagement and Communications Manager.
Residents learn of a “reimagined" Rickenbacker… Shoreline

1 week ago | islandernews.com | Hillard Grossman

Raising the road while raising the bar for Key Biscayne's residents and visitors, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Raquel Regalado and design expert Juan Mullerat on Tuesday night showed how the Rickenbacker Causeway could be transformed into a safer, efficient multi-modal transportation system along with a new beachfront and an abundance of green space.
KBTA and Mater Academy East combine for tennis program

1 week ago | islandernews.com | Hillard Grossman

An agreement between the Key Biscayne Tennis Association and Mater Academy East will help continue to grow the game of tennis across the area. Jon Garito, President of the Key Biscayne Tennis Association, was instrumental in bringing the opportunity to a select group of students to play tennis and earn scholarships to improve their game. "I'm super excited and proud of this accomplishment," Garito said.
Stormwater Committee moves toward streamlined analysis and explore costs savings

1 week ago | islandernews.com | Hillard Grossman

With the next Special RIAP Zone I stormwater system program Ad hoc committee meeting scheduled for tonight - May 7 at 6 p.m. - and Councilmembers Michael Bracken, Ed London and Fernando Vazquez prepare, below is an update as to what happened the last time they met and where their work stands.
Condo reform law approved by Florida House; will DeSantis sign it into law?

1 week ago | islandernews.com | Hillard Grossman

Cutting it close, State Rep. Vicki Lopez's condo reform bill was approved in the waning days of the 2025 Florida Legislature, and is now an enrolled bill. Wednesday, the Florida House unanimously approved the final version of HB 913, sending it to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his signature or his veto. "This landmark piece of legislation provides financial relief and ensures building safety for the condo residents in the state of Florida," Lopez said in a statement from her office.
Condo reform law approved by Florida House

1 week ago | islandernews.com | Hillard Grossman

Cutting it close, State Rep. Vicki Lopez's condo reform bill was approved in the waning days of the 2025 Florida Legislature, and is now an enrolled bill. Wednesday, the Florida House unanimously approved the final version of HB 913, sending it to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his signature or his veto. "This landmark piece of legislation provides financial relief and ensures building safety for the condo residents in the state of Florida," Lopez said in a statement from her office.
GoFundMe set up for local restaurant owner

1 week ago | islandernews.com | Hillard Grossman

Five years ago, during the pandemic shutdown, Pita Pockets KB owner Federico Elkarout asked for donations to keep his restaurant in business, and the Key Biscayne community came through. Now, his daughter, Sarah, is asking for assistance to keep the "proud small business owner" from losing the business "he built from the ground up and poured his life into" as Federico faces complications in the aftermath of major open-heart surgery.
County Tax Collector visits the Key looking for ways to expand services

1 week ago | islandernews.com | Hillard Grossman

Last week, Village Mayor Joe Rasco and Village Manager Steve Williamson met with Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez and his team to see about expanding access to county services closer to home. "We’re always looking for ways to make life easier and more convenient for our residents," Rasco said.
KB resident brings attention to horrors of human trafficking

2 weeks ago | islandernews.com | Hillard Grossman

Behind the allure of Florida’s tourist attractions lies a dark undercurrent of exploitation. Human trafficking hotline reports in Florida have averaged more than 2,000 a year since 2016-17, according to the Florida Department of Children and Families, and Miami-Dade County ranked second to Hillsborough in the latest 2023-24 data.