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.

KEYS HISTORY: KEY WEST & THE SEMINOLE WAR OVERSHADOWED MIDDLE KEYS

When stories are told about the Florida Keys, Key West gets most of the attention. Given the tremendous history spawned by that little island,...

QUEEN CONCH’S IMPRINT ON THE KEYS SPANS FROM THE MENU TO A FLAG

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TREASURING THE PAST: MEETING JERRY WILKINSON WAS ONE FOR THE HISTORY BOOKS

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KEYS HISTORY: CELEBRATING EARLY SETTLERS, SOUTHERNMOST CITY & COCKTAIL SIPPING DURING 200TH ANNIVERSARY 

The year 2023 marks Monroe County’s 200th anniversary, and the celebrations are underway.  Unsurprisingly, the Southernmost City has absorbed much of the attention. It stands...

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The Caesar was the first lightship to anchor at Turtle Harbor, where it worked to warn passing sailors of their proximity to the dangerous...

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