Jill Zima Borski

Islamorada

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Author, Know that I have Lived, a memoir in essays,softcover and e-book, published Nov. 2012; self-employed writer and editor for newspapers and magazines.

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Shimmy and shake at new dance class

3 weeks ago | keysnews.com | Jill Zima Borski

PLANTATION KEY — Belly dancing is an ancient dance dating back more than 6,000 years to various cultures across the Middle East, North Africa and the Mediterranean. Now it’s offered in the Upper Keys, and it costs nothing to give it a try. However, donations are welcome as the host, the JOY Center at mile marker 89 in the old Plantation Key government center off High Point Road, operates through contributions and grant funds.
SCHOLARSHIP NIGHT

3 weeks ago | keysnews.com | Jill Zima Borski

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Marathon doles out grant funds in short meeting

3 weeks ago | keysnews.com | Jill Zima Borski

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Island Music School showcases student talent

1 month ago | keysnews.com | Jill Zima Borski

PLANTATION KEY — Island Music School showcased musical performances by its students May 22 at Coral Shores High School’s Performing Arts Center. The Islamorada-based school offers classes on a variety of instruments in addition to vocals.
Diving Museum celebrates 20 years of sharing and making history

1 month ago | keysnews.com | Jill Zima Borski

ISLAMORADA — The History of Diving Museum, which preserves and presents the story of man’s quest to explore under the sea, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Taking the risk of opening such a focused museum has paid off in the form of a popular attraction, community space and educational center. With monthly lectures, paid memberships, sponsorship opportunities and entry fees, the museum showcasing diving’s 4,000-year history has not only stayed afloat; it has flourished.
Fire-EMS district discusses expenses, truck purchases

1 month ago | keysnews.com | Jill Zima Borski

KEY LARGO — Procedural items and fire-rescue truck acquisitions were a topic of the May 19 Key Largo Fire and EMS District board meeting. The board discussed the price of a tanker truck the district is pursuing, which depends on what equipment is requested. At the April meeting, the board approved the purchase of two F-550 Horton rescue vehicles for $361,430. kAm|FEF2= 2:5 28C66>6?ED H:E9 ~462? #667 u:C6 #6D4F6 2?5 |:2>:\s256 56A2CE>6?ED ?665 E@ 36 FA52E65[ D2:5 {E] y2D@?
Clean audit for Key Largo sewer district

1 month ago | keysnews.com | Jill Zima Borski

KEY LARGO — The Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District discussed its audit report for fiscal year 2024-2025 written by Grau and Associates, a Boca Raton-based CPA firm that has conducted the district’s annual audits for years. The wastewater district formed in May 2002 to provide for the design, construction and operation of advanced wastewater treatment facilities to serve Key Largo. It has since undertook treating Islamorada’s wastewater as well.
KCB discusses stormwater treatment rates

1 month ago | keysnews.com | Jill Zima Borski

KEY COLONY BEACH — Stormwater treatment rates that need to go on the property owners’ annual tax assessments were among the items discussed May 15 at the Key Colony Beach City Commission meeting, which was preceded by a brief meeting to discuss two structure variances requested by two parties. Both passed. The city’s utility board suggested the city raise stormwater assessments for commercial properties.
Marathon is developing community safety plan

1 month ago | keysnews.com | Jill Zima Borski

MARATHON — The May 13 Marathon City Council meeting opened with good news: a reimbursement of $122,978 from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office in unspent funds. Capt. Derek Paul of Marathon presented the funds. Immediately subsequent was a discussion that led to agreement that the city would donate $10,000 to Fair Insurance Rates for Monroe, known as FIRM, which lobbies for lower homeowners insurance rates and the like. kAmp 4@?DF=E2?E[ zFD9 q9282E[ E96?
Patriotic organization installs 2025-2026 officers

1 month ago | keysnews.com | Jill Zima Borski

MARATHON — The Florida Keys chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution met for the final time of the 2024-2025 season and installed officers for the coming two-year term. The FKDAR will resume meetings in October. The National Society of the DAR is a nonprofit, non-political volunteer women’s service organization promoting better education, patriotism and historic preservation. kAm}6H uzsp# >6>36CD 2C6 H6=4@>6] p?J H@>2? `g J62CD @C @=56C[ C682C5=6DD @7 C246[ C6=:8:@?