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: 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

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KEYS HISTORY: ONCE A SLAVE, SANDY CORNISH PROSPERED IN KEY WEST

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KEYS HISTORY: TRAVERSING A SERIES OF SMALL ISLANDS OFF THE SEVEN MILE BRIDGE

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KEYS HISTORY: HENRY FLAGER’S FAVORITE BRIDGE

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