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: PLANTATION KEY YACHT HARBOR UNDERWENT SEVERAL OWNERSHIP CHANGES BEFORE BECOMING A PARK
Plantation Key Yacht Harbor was developed by Dr. J. M. Renedo and Thomas Renedo. The brothers were born in Key West.
On Dec. 15, 1940,...
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KEYS HISTORY: THE LEGEND OF BOAT CAPTAIN BILL SMITH
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In 1928, Smith was approved for a...
KEYS HISTORY: RECALLING THE WEATHER REPORT AND A FIRSTHAND ACCOUNT OF THE LABOR DAY HURRICANE
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