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: BUFFETT’S ISLAND MUSIC BROUGHT PEOPLE TO THE ISLANDS
At 24, I decided to run away from Southern California and move to an island. The original airline ticket was booked to St. Croix,...
KEYS HISTORY: THIS ISLAND WAS KNOWN FOR PIGEON FLOCKS & A RAILROAD WORKER HUB
In the Florida Keys, we all have our favorite islands. My favorite, Indian Key, has an incredible story, and I have written an inordinate...
KEYS HISTORY: NEW BOOK EXPLORES THE PIRATE LORE
Telling a pirate story in the Florida Keys and passing a joint around an island party have one big thing in common. Both are...
KEYS HISTORY: THIS MIDDLE KEYS ISLAND WAS KNOWN FOR FARMING BEFORE BECOMING A RAIL TERMINUS
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KEYS HISTORY: POSSIBLE MISTYPE BRING QUESTIONS OVER NORTH KEY LARGO PROPERTY SALE IN THE 1900S
The Florida Keys have a tremendous history. It’s one of the reasons people – like Cori Convertito, curator at the Key West Art &...
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