Photography by , on March 16th, 2024 in Galas

Miami, FL – March 16, 2024 – The Little Lighthouse Foundation (LLF), a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the South Florida community, announced its 14th annual Hearts & Stars Gala. The event took place on Saturday, March 16th, from 9PM to 2AM at the Miami Design District’s Jungle Plaza. All proceeds support LLF’s mission to aid underserved children and families in South Florida facing educational, financial, and medical hardships. 

This year’s gala, hosted by the acclaimed Jenise Fernandez, a six-time Emmy award-winning anchor and reporter from Local 10 ABC News, showcased a live performance by the renowned artist, songwriter, producer, and actor Busta Rhymes. The night was elevated with the electrifying music of Ibiza DJ Jordi Ruz inviting guests to dance the night away. Reflecting its Tokyo theme, the gala featured culinary delights from top South Florida restaurants and caterers, including Kissaki, Pubbelly Sushi, Suviche, and more, paired with an extravagant production for a memorable experience.

Busta Rhymes

Jonathan & Missy Babicka

Jonathan & Missy Babicka

Jonathan Babicka

Aaron Lucas & Missy Babicka

Caroline Malloy & Nicole Tate

Rob Sena

Harley Lippman & Rob Sena

Harley Lippman

Jonathan Babicka, Charlie Venturi, Harley Lippman, & Rob Sena

Harley Lippman, Rob Sena, Aaron Lucas, Jonathan & Missy Babicka, & Charlie Venturi

Rob Sena

Busta Rhymes

Busta Rhymes

Busta Rhymes

Busta Rhymes

Busta Rhymes

Jonathan Babicka & Busta Rhymes

Jonathan Babicka & DJ Irie

Busta Rhymes & DJ Irie

Busta Rhymes, DJ Irie, & Naomi Jury

Brooke Lily Brazelton

Natalia Cordero, Starr Hawkins, & Nataly Valdes

Kristina Elise & Janica Compte

Caitlin Sarian & Ann McFerran

Criselys Garcia

Celina Wagner

Erin Connors

Nino Kinklaze

Anna Dicenzo & Monica Killblane

Caroline Malloy, Jonathan & Missy Babicka

Charlie Venturi, Caroline Malloy, Jonathan & Missy Babicka, & Aaron Lucas

Karin Puleo & Nino Kinkladze

Sonja Wohlmuth

Stephanie & Erin Connors