Though "the original" Ron Jon Surf Shop opened in the early 1960s in Long Beach Island, New Jersey, it's the iconic Cocoa Beach location (the brand's flagship) that put Ron Jon on the map globally.

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 ...

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 ...