Ron Racca and Toby the Dog Enjoy Cruises In Their Free Time
by Melissa LaScaleia
Introduce me to your family.
It’s myself and my dog, Toby, and when he’s a bad boy it’s Tobias. He’s a mixed breed, part border bollie and part Labrador retriever; he’s a rescue.
Where are all the places you came from?
I’m originally from Boston, MA, born and raised, and lived most of my life there. Then I moved to Atlanta where I stayed for ten years. I moved here about one and a half years ago; I live in Socastee now.
Why did you move to Myrtle Beach?
Growing up in Boston, I lived about ten minutes from the ocean. I love the ocean. I loved Atlanta too, but I wanted to get back to the water. I like the feeling I had when I came here. People are very, very nice, and very laid-back, and very friendly.
Do you have a favorite place in Myrtle Beach?
I go to the Market Common everyday because that’s where I walk my dog. He’s become the unofficial mascot of several stores because when we go they have treats and water waiting for him. It’s a very dog-friendly community. That’s important to me.
What’s your favorite thing about living in Myrtle Beach?
It’s the ocean, the restaurants, the people, my neighbors. It’s like a culture shock when you come here from the North.
How has your lifestyle changed since moving here?
Before I was type A person, and now I’m a type B. I’ve relaxed now, I’ve settled down. I’ve acclimated to everybody being so social. Here, people walk by and say good morning. I adapted quickly because I love to talk.
What new activities have you taken up since moving here?
I live a laid-back lifestyle now. I’ve done a lot of walking. I’ve gone to a lot of baseball games at the Market Common, and softball games, and Pelican’s games. I love baseball and professional sports. That’s the only thing that weighed on me when I moved here, was the lack of professional sports teams.
What are your favorite things to do here?
Swim, sun, eat, and walk.
Is there anything that you miss or would like to see in the Myrtle Beach?
I’d love to see cruise ships come into the city. I’m big on cruising. I’ve seen what they do to other places and the industry that it creates.
Ron Racca has since passed away on January 12th, 2021. His charming face and uplifting personality will be deeply missed. We are so grateful that Toby, Ron’s furry companion, has been welcomed into a warm and loving home.
