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.
KEYS HISTORY: BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION CONNECTED A SERIES OF ISLANDS
When the first version of the Overseas Highway opened in 1928, it stopped at the end of Lower Matecumbe Key. It didn’t stop for...
KEYS HISTORY: STORIES OF FARMING, THE MOB & SHIPBUILDING ON PLANTATION KEY
The island is called Plantation Key because of the farming that once happened here. It started with pineapples planted by Capt. Ben Baker and...
KEYS HISTORY: RAILWAY PAVES WAY FOR A DRIVE ON THE STRETCH
When driving in and out of the Florida Keys, most people take the 18-Mile Stretch. It is usually the fastest route. Card Sound Road...
KEYS HISTORY: INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS BROUGHT A NEW ERA
Several months ago, I was driving home from the Fort Lauderdale airport. It was late afternoon when I exited the turnpike and rolled into...
KEYS HISTORY: EXPECT BIGGER & BETTER STORIES IN THESE UPCOMING BOOKS
People say that the older you get, the faster time flies. They know exactly what they’re talking about because, just like that, Christmas has...
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