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: HOTEL TRANSFORMS INTO A HOSPITAL FOR TURTLE RECOVERY AND RELEASE IN MARATHON
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As the highway crosses the island, its...
KEYS HISTORY: MARATHON’S ORIGINS GO BACK TO A RAILROAD TOWN
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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.
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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.
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