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.
Washed away: Alligator Key, Sombrero Key, Looe Key
One of the things distinguishing the Keys from Florida’s sand-based barrier islands like Captiva, Sanibel, and Anna Maria Island is their construction. By and...
Southernmost Skunk Ape Society reports 1929 sighting at Bat Tower
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PART FOUR: DR. PERRINE’S UNTIMELY DEMISE
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THE STORY OF DR. HENRY PERRINE Part 3
Editor’s note: This is the third in a four-part series on Dr. Henry Perrine. Read the first two at keysweekly.com.
Dr. Henry Perrine’s 10-year post...
THE STORY OF DR. HENRY PERRINE
Editor’s note: This is the second installment in a four-part series.
Dr. Henry Perrine never fully recovered from the accidental arsenic poisoning. He felt fine...
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