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: Who owned Indian Key?
When Florida became a territory of the United States, any land not subject to a Spanish Land Grant became government property. There were a...
Keys History: Recalling the railways and the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935
It is safe to say that Henry Flagler was tickled when his private railcar, the Flagler Special, rolled into the Key West station at...
Keys History: The Great Hurricane of 1846
People say the Florida Keys have no seasons. It simply is not true. Seasons here aren’t limited to the traditional ones found in other...
Keys History: Origins of the Tavernier name didn’t necessarily involve a thirsty sailor
There is no shortage of stories told about the Florida Keys. One Upper Keys favorite that has been passed from barstool to barstool for...
Keys History: Capone and the cronies’ ties to the Florida Keys
It was the late 1920s when an open-air roadster rambled away from Miami, through Homestead and over the Card Sound Bridge. Two men occupied...
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