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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Island Music School showcases student talent

1 week 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 week 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 week 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 week 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

2 weeks 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

2 weeks 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

2 weeks 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:@?
Doctor shares shipwreck treasure coins history

2 weeks ago | keysnews.com | Jill Zima Borski

UPPER KEYS — Tavernier family practice physician Dr. Brian Magrane shared shipwreck treasure coins history and “how to read the coin” at the free monthly lecture at Coral Isles Church hosted by the Historic Preservation Society of the Upper Keys. A longtime collector, Magrane discussed famous treasure salvor Mel Fisher of Key West and showed a photo of him after success in his 1970s mission of finding the Nuestra Señora de Atocha.
Tierney tapped as next school superintendent

2 weeks ago | keysnews.com | Jill Zima Borski

PLANTATION KEY — The Monroe County School District has selected Edward C. Tierney as its first choice to offer the district’s superintendent position. If all goes well with contract negotiations, Tierney is set to become the district’s superintendent, replacing current superintendent Theresa Axford, who is retiring this summer after 40 years with the district.
KCB discusses stormwater treatment rates

2 weeks ago | keysnews.com | Jill Zima Borski

Stormwater treatment rates that need to go on the property owners’ annual tax assessments were among the items discussed at the recent 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.