Brad Bertelli

Brad Bertelli is an author, speaker, Florida Keys historian, and Honorary Conch who has been writing about the local history for two decades. Brad has called the Florida Keys home since 2001. He is the author of eight books, including The Florida Keys Skunk Ape Files, a book of historical fiction that blends two of his favorite subjects, the local history and Florida’s Bigfoot, the Skunk Ape. His latest book, Florida Keys History with Brad Bertelli, Volume 1, shares fascinating glimpses into the rich and sometimes surprising histories of the Florida Keys. To satisfy your daily history fix, join his Facebook group Florida Keys History with Brad Bertelli.

FLORIDA KEYS HISTORY: ISAAC ALLERTON WRECK OFF KEY WEST HAD VALUABLE GOODS TO SALVAGE

The premier attraction at Key West’s Shipwreck Museum is the salvaged cargo of the Isaac Allerton. The square-rigged merchant ship of 594 tons measured...

NAME GAME: LIKE THE ISLANDS, LOCAL THOROUGHFARES ALSO HAVE SOME HISTORY

One thing I love about my Facebook group “Florida Keys History with Brad Bertelli” is the comments. The group has attracted thousands of members,...

KEYS HISTORY: THE RISE & FALL OF COCOLOBO CAY CLUB ON ADAMS KEYS

Carl Fisher was synonymous with land development in South Florida during Florida’s land boom in the 1920s. He also knew a thing or two...

KEYS HISTORY: EXCLUSIVE COCOLOBO KEY CLUB SAW THE WEALTHY, YACHTS & THE RADIOPHONE

Adams Key is one of nearly 50 islands within the Florida Keys archipelago located north of Key Largo. The island is tucked behind Elliott...

KEYS HISTORY: ‘COCOLOBO KEY’ HAD A RICH PAST OF PINEAPPLES & A PRIVATE CLUB

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