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: TRAVERSING A SERIES OF SMALL ISLANDS OFF THE SEVEN MILE BRIDGE
Like the Long Key Bridge, the Seven Mile Bridge links two geographical areas. The Long Key Bridge is the conduit linking the Upper Keys...
KEYS HISTORY: HENRY FLAGER’S FAVORITE BRIDGE
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KEYS HISTORY: BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION CONNECTED A SERIES OF ISLANDS
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KEYS HISTORY: STORIES OF FARMING, THE MOB & SHIPBUILDING ON PLANTATION KEY
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KEYS HISTORY: RAILWAY PAVES WAY FOR A DRIVE ON THE STRETCH
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