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: HERMIT ARTIST CAPTURES THE KEYS THROUGH WATERCOLOR
This is the second in a two-part series on the Hermit Artist of Key Largo.
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KEYS HISTORY: HITCHHIKER BECOMES HERMIT ARTIST OF KEY LARGO
Editor’s Note: This the first in a two-part series on Harry Sontang, the Hermit Artist of Key Largo.
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KEYS HISTORY: PLANTER COMMUNITY GROWS THANKS TO BAHAMIAN FARMER
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