Miami Beach to Honor Music Legend Gloria Estefan with Street Naming

Miami Beach, FL – As a girl, Gloria Estefan made frequent trips to Miami Beach with her grandfather to gaze at the turquoise waters of the Atlantic. Now, the global superstar will soon be able to stand on a Miami Beach street corner with her name on it.

Join the Miami Beach City Commission as they name a street in honor of the four-time Grammy winner and Miami Beach resident. The dedication ceremony will take place on Monday, Oct. 13 at 11 a.m. along iconic Ocean Drive and 13 Street.

"Gloria Estefan is a true Miami Beach treasure,” said Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner. “She and Emilio have not only shaped the soundtrack of our lives with their iconic music, but they’ve also invested deeply in our community as proud Miami Beach business owners and caretakers of the historic Cardozo Hotel on Ocean Drive. Their legacy is woven into the very fabric of our city.”

Widely considered the most successful Latin crossover performer in music history, Estefan has enjoyed chart-topping success with hits like "Turn The Beat Around," "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You," "Don't Want To Lose You," "Words Get In The Way," "Here We Are," and "Conga."

“Gloria embodies the American dream,” shared Miami Beach Commissioner Laura Dominguez, who championed the street renaming. “She came from Cuba and found tremendous success in Miami Beach where she raised a beautiful family with the love of her life.”

Estefan was recommended for the honor by the Miami Beach Commission for Women.

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