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.

1912 WAS A BUSY YEAR IN THE FLORIDA KEYS

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1823: WHEN A FEW ‘BAD APPLES’ SPOILED THE WRECKING TRADE

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OVERSEAS HIGHWAY HISTORY, THE FINAL CHAPTER

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