Richard Salick was a champion surfer and a tireless advocate for kidney disease research and patient care who died at age 62 in 2012. But, three kidney transplants — the first from his twin brother, ...

COCOA BEACH — Ron DiMenna, who drew thousands to the love of surfing and helped build Ron Jon Surf Shop into one of the world's most iconic surf- and beach-themed retail stores, has died. DiMenna, who ...

Take a walk on the world-famous Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier for a different perspective on the area. Originally built in 1962, the pier consists of 2.5 miles of boardwalk planks and juts 800 feet out ...

The 40th Annual National Kidney Foundation Surf Festival will take place from October 11-13, 2025, in Cocoa Beach. This year's event honors founder Rich Salick and features a partnership with Space ...

Ron DiMenna, the founder of Ron Jon Surf Shop, died at the age of 88. DiMenna started the business in 1959 by selling surfboards from his car in New Jersey. The company grew into a major retailer with ...