Brad Bertelli
Brad Bertelli is a respected historian, author, speaker, and Honorary Conch based in the Florida Keys. Since arriving on Plantation Key in 2001, he has dedicated over 20 years to researching and interpreting the history of the island chain.
Brad has published 10 books, including his acclaimed series Florida Keys History with Brad Bertelli (Volumes 1, 2, and 3), with Volume 4, The Great Florida Keys Road Trip, forthcoming.
For regular updates on local history, you are invited to join the Facebook group “Florida Keys History with Brad Bertelli.” To learn more, please visit: www.bradbertelli.com.
ONE OF FLORIDA KEYS’ MOST FAMED ATTRACTIONS TURNS 50
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KEYS HISTORY: FILLING PAGES & FULFILLING MEMORIES
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Roughly 1,700 islands that make up the Florida Keys archipelago. Key Biscayne is not one of them.
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