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: THE LEGEND OF BOAT CAPTAIN BILL SMITH
Bill Smith holds a special place in fishing history. He showed up in the Keys as a 19-year-old.
In 1928, Smith was approved for a...
KEYS HISTORY: RECALLING THE WEATHER REPORT AND A FIRSTHAND ACCOUNT OF THE LABOR DAY HURRICANE
Elvis Presley was born in 1935. Porky Pig made his Looney Tunes debut the same year. Additionally, Babe Ruth hit his 714th (and final)...
KEYS HISTORY: HOTEL TRANSFORMS INTO A HOSPITAL FOR TURTLE RECOVERY AND RELEASE IN MARATHON
Key Vaca is the heart of Marathon, and Marathon bills itself as the heart of the Florida Keys.
As the highway crosses the island, its...
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,...
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