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
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
A formal celebration of Black history in this country began more than 50 years before Kent State University, in 1970, first celebrated Black History...
KEYS HISTORY: TRAVERSING A SERIES OF SMALL ISLANDS OFF THE SEVEN MILE BRIDGE
Like the Long Key Bridge, the Seven Mile Bridge links two geographical areas. The Long Key Bridge is the conduit linking the Upper Keys...
KEYS HISTORY: HENRY FLAGER’S FAVORITE BRIDGE
Driving along the Overseas Highway through the Florida Keys, it is easy to have your sense of direction confused. When entering Key Largo and...
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