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"[Emilio Estefan] and his wife have built a musical empire, producing the work of many rising stars in the Hispanic community. Using this prosperity, the Estefans founded the Gloria Estefan Foundation, which promotes good health, education, and cultural development among in-need populations," said USHCC Chairman Raymond Arroyo. "Additionally, the Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis recently presented the Outstanding Philanthropist Award to both Emilio and Gloria for their financial contributions towards the cause of finding a cure for such illnesses. We are proud that Emilio's enormous contributions to our community are being recognized by the Ohtli Award."
Emilio has also taken his passion and drive to the hospitality world under the banner of Estefan Enterprises. This division in the company includes restaurants such as Estefan's Kitchen in Miami's Design District, Larios on the Beach in South Beach, and the Bongos Cuban Caf at various locations. The Estefans also own the Cardozo Hotel on Ocean Drive in Miami, and the Costa d'Este Beach Resort in Vero Beach, FL. In addition, Emilio's business acumen allowed him to become the first Cuban-American to become a minority-shareholder in the Miami Dolphins. In 2014, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Jean Monestime appointed Emilio as a Miami-Dade Special Ambassador, where he will represent the county's community at an international level to encourage and promote the diversity of business and trade.