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�� Mayor David Rice,District 4
The Florida Keys � Mayor Pro Tem Craig Cates,District I
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James K.Scholl,District 3
Ij Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
County Commission Meeting
July 20, 2022
Agenda Item Number: U.6
Agenda Item Summary #10824
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Planning/Environmental Resources
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Devin Tolpin 3054538755
No
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of the Appointment of Brad Bertelli in the Category of
History Professional to the Historic Preservation Commission.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Mr. Bertelli has obtained a Bachelor of Arts from California State
University, Long Beach, a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Miami, and has served as
Curator/Historian for the Keys History and Discovery Center.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: On June 1st, 1999, the BOCC passed Ordinance No.
022-1999,providing for the appointment of professionals to the Historic Preservation Commission
in certain designated categories relating to historic preservation.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
DOCUMENTATION:
Monroe County Boards and Committees Appointment Information Sheet
Resume
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date: July 20, 2022
Expiration Date: July 21, 2025
Total Dollar Value of Contract: N/A
Total Cost to County: N/A
Current Year Portion:
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Budgeted: N/A
Source of Funds:
CPI:
Indirect Costs:
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts:
Revenue Producing: If yes, amount:
Grant:
County Match:
Insurance Required:
Additional Details:
N/A
REVIEWED BY:
Emily Schemper Completed 07/12/2022 3:54 PM
Peter Morris Completed 07/12/2022 3:55 PM
Purchasing Skipped 07/12/2022 3:53 PM
Budget and Finance Skipped 07/12/2022 3:53 PM
Brian Bradley Skipped 07/12/2022 4:06 PM
Lindsey Ballard Completed 07/12/2022 4:19 PM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 07/20/2022 9:00 AM
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Appointment Information
Board or Committee: Historic Preservation Commission
Commissioner Appointing Member: Full Board
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Name of Member: Brad Bertelli
Address: 1.m Sioux Street,Tavernier, FL �io7o 0
Mailing Address: Same as above
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Date of Appointment: 7120122
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Is This a Reappointment? Yes: No: X
New Term Expiration Date: 712212.5
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The Keys To Paradise, cast member, feature-length Islamorada documentary(2022);Rob Riggle:
Global Investigator(Season 1, Episode 3,Pirate Booty, 2020), Silver Kings (Season 4, Episode 0
10, 2018),Pescando en los Cayos y el Mundo (Indian Key Pirate for Hire), Saltwater Experience
(Tips From a Pro, 1935 Labor Day Hurricane), The Fish Guyz,Art Loft(346, Roadside
Attractions)
Talking History and Skunk Apes on Podcasts -
The Florida Spectacular, Cathy Salustri,host, Episodes 2, 38, and 53; Wait Five Minutes,
Nicholas D'Alessandro,host, The Other Skunk Apes; The Cryptid Report, Jim Harold,host.
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2013: Snorkeling the Florida Keys,University Press of Florida(April 2013), guide/history book
2012: Key Largo, Images of America series, Arcadia Publishing (November 2012),history book
2008: Snorkeling Florida: 50 Excellent Sites, University Press of Florida(November 2008) guide
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2003: Sexy Miami, The Annual Guide to Miami Erotica, On Your Own Publications, staff writer
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1999: "Happy," short story,Happy Literary Magazine
Awards, Grants,Professional Organizations
Present—2021: Board Member, Friends of Islamorada Area State Parks
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134 Sioux Street
Tavernier, FL 33070
305-395-9889
whypanicgaol.com
www.bradbertelli.com
Florida Keys Historian, Author, Speaker, Honorary Conch
Education
2001: Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing, University of Miami
1996: Bachelor of Arts,English, California State University, Long Beach
Historian
Present: Freelance Writer, Speaker,Florida Keys Historian
2021-2013: Curator/Historian, Keys History&Discovery Center
2021-2017: Islamorada,Village of Islands Historic Preservation Committee, commissioner
2013: Consultant, Florida Keys History and Discovery Foundation
2013-2010: Vice-President Historical Preservation Society of the Upper Keys
Talking History on Screen
The Keys To Paradise, cast member, feature-length Islamorada documentary(2022);Rob Riggle:
Global Investigator(Season 1,Episode 3, Pirate Booty, 2020), Silver Kings (Season 4, Episode
10,2018),Pescando en los Cayos y el Mundo (Indian Key Pirate for Hire),Saltwater Experience
(Tips From a Pro, 1935 Labor Day Hurricane), The Fish Guyz,Art Loft(346, Roadside
Attractions)
Talking History and Skunk Apes on Podcasts
The Florida Spectacular, Cathy Salustri,host,Episodes 2, 38, and 53; Wait Five Minutes,
Nicholas D'Alessandro,host, The Other Skunk Apes; The Cryptid Report, Jim Harold,host.
Tour Guide
2016-2013: Owner/operator Historic Upper Keys Walking Tour Company, LLC
Author
2021: The Florida Keys Skunk Ape Files:Island Cryptids, Histories &Mysteries, self-published
(March 2021),historical fiction
2017:A Local's Guide To Bloodline, 50 More Famous Film Locations In The Florida Keys,
Phantom Publishing(November 2017), guide book
2016:A Local's Guide To Bloodline, 50 Famous Film Locations In The Florida Keys,Phantom
Publishing (November 2016), guide book
2014:Islamorada, Images of America series, Arcadia Publishing(February 2014), local history
book
2013: Snorkeling the Florida Keys,University Press of Florida(April 2013), guide/history book
2012: Key Largo, Images of America series,Arcadia Publishing (November 2012),history book
2008: Snorkeling Florida: 50 Excellent Sites, University Press of Florida(November 2008) guide
book
2003: Sexy Miami, The Annual Guide to Miami Erotica, On Your Own Publications, staff writer
Newspaper Credits
Present-2018: The Keys Weekly,history columnist,weekly column
2012-2018: The Reporter,bi-weekly column, "Notes on Keys History"
2011:Miami Herald, "Five underwater parks to snorkel in the Florida Keys"feature,
Sunday, March 27
2010: The Reporter and Keynoter Sunday Edition, contributing writer including the
series "Snorkeling into History"
2010: Key West History Magazine, contributing writer,photographer
2004: Upper Keys Times, weekly newspaper, contributing writer
Magazine Credits
2022: "The Ocheesee Wildman"Bigfoot Database Magazine, TMP Press
2022: "Two Egg Stump Jumper" The Islandia Journal(forthcoming)
2005-2002: Florida Scuba News, monthly magazine, staff writer
2004: Southern Tide and Trail, quarterly magazine, contributing writer
Fiction Credits
2010: Wrestling Alligators,unpublished novel
2007: "The Big Picture," short story, the secret of salt, an indigenous journal
2006: "Pelon," short story, the secret of salt, an indigenous journal
1999: "Happy," short story,Happy Literary Magazine
Awards, Grants, Professional Organizations
Present—2021: Board Member, Friends of Islamorada Area State Parks
2021-2017: Islamorada,Village of Islands Historic Preservation Committee, commissioner
2016-2013: Member, Islamorada Chamber of Commerce
2014-2010: Member, Florida Outdoor Writers Association
2008: Grant Recipient, Anne McKee Artists Fund of the Florida Keys
2007: Winner,novel-in-progress,Key West Writer's Guild Award, Wrestling Alligators
2007: Finalist, Glimmer Train Press' Very Short Fiction Award, "What It Looks Like"
2001: Editor-in-Chief,Mangrove Literary Magazine,University of Miami
2000: Fiction Editor,Mangrove Literary Magazine,University of Miami
1999: James A. Michener Fellow,University of Miami