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.
KEYS HISTORY: KEY LARGO OFFERS PLENTY OF STORIES
Because Key Largo is the largest of the Florida Keys, and the Overseas Highway stretches 19.2 miles over the island, it has a lot...
KEYS HISTORY: CUDJOE KEY ONCE SAW MILITARY ACTIVITY
What keeps getting more apparent is all the miles that go into creating the 115-mile-long Overseas Highway have stories to tell. Naturally, some miles...
KEYS HISTORY: KEY DEER AND BLUE HOLE ARE WORTH VISITING ON BIG PINE KEY
Rolling past the iconic Bahia Honda Bridge and across Scout Key, there is a really tight curve. Let it serve as a wake-up call.
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KEYS HISTORY: ONCE A SLAVE, SANDY CORNISH PROSPERED IN KEY WEST
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