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: MARATHON’S ORIGINS GO BACK TO A RAILROAD TOWN

Marathon began as a railroad town. During the construction of the right of way for the Key West Extension of Henry Flagler’s East Coast...

KEYS HISTORY: MILE MARKER 0

The Great Florida Keys Road Trip comes to an end, not with a whimper, but a big Key West bang.  After crossing Cow Key Channel,...

KEYS HISTORY: ENJOY ICONIC ISLAND EATS AND HISTORICAL TIDBITS AT ROBBIE’S 

I entered the workforce at 11. It was in a pet store in 1976. I was paid $1.50 per hour.  I didn’t last long in...

KEYS HISTORY: OLD MONROE COUNTY SPANNED WELL BEYOND THE ISLAND CHAIN

It is always interesting to see where a column goes. I start with an idea and then let the history unfold as it needs...

KEYS HISTORY: STARCK’S FISHING CAMP EVOLVED INTO A ROADSIDE ATTRACTION ON LOWER MATECUMBE 

Early Spanish charts identify the island as Matecumbe la Vieja. The 1774 Romans chart called it Vieja Matacomb. The following year, on Gauld’s 1775...
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