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.
PART FOUR: DR. PERRINE’S UNTIMELY DEMISE
Moving to the Florida Territory during the second escalation of the Seminole War proved a costly decision for Dr. Henry Perrine. He felt the...
THE STORY OF DR. HENRY PERRINE Part 3
Editor’s note: This is the third in a four-part series on Dr. Henry Perrine. Read the first two at keysweekly.com.
Dr. Henry Perrine’s 10-year post...
THE STORY OF DR. HENRY PERRINE
Editor’s note: This is the second installment in a four-part series.
Dr. Henry Perrine never fully recovered from the accidental arsenic poisoning. He felt fine...
THE STORY OF DR. HENRY PERRINE, PART 1 (IN SEARCH OF WARMER CLIMATE)
Editor’s note: This is the first installment in a four-part series.
If it hadn’t been for arsenic poisoning, Henry Perrine probably would have never ended...
From farmers to fishermen to preservationists
Oceanfront properties have always been the most coveted parcels in the Florida Keys and not just because of the unobstructed views. In the pioneer...
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WALK YOUR DOG IN WIENERPALOOZA; DOG PARADE RAISES MONEY ON JAN. 18
Key West’s annual Wienerpalooza dog parade and fundraiser will...
Environment
NATURE LECTURE SERIES RETURNS WITH A TALK ON THE INVASIVE BURMESE PYTHON
The annual “Delicate Balance of Nature” lecture series returns...
Arts & Entertainment
POET LAUREATE OFFERS FREE POETRY WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS SATURDAYS THIS SPRING
Key West kids of all backgrounds and experience, from...
Arts & Entertainment Key West
SEE ‘THE ANGEL NEXT DOOR’ AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE JAN. 22-FEB. 8
The Waterfront Playhouse will present the Florida premiere of...
Fishing
CAPTAIN JOEL’S FISHIN’ HOLES: IN THE KEYS, FLATLINING ISN’T A BAD THING
The art of flatlining is simply the ability to...
