Prominent businessman, attorney, and philanthropist Hugh Culverhouse Jr. has donated $25,000 to Teen Court of Sarasota, a nonprofit youth diversion program that gives juvenile offenders an opportunity to avoid the long-term consequences of a criminal record. Over the past six years, Teen Court has served more than 3,900 local youth, with participation increasing by more than 110 percent since 2020. In 2024 alone, 829 young people went through the program, diverting them from traditional prosecution and saving Sarasota County an estimated $4.2 million in juvenile justice costs. Teen Court of Sarasota will host its inaugural fundraiser, the Justice & Jammies Gala, on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the Art Ovation Hotel in Sarasota. The event will highlight the program’s impact, recognize key community partners, and raise funds to expand youth diversion and development services. Sponsorship opportunities and tickets are available. For more information or to make a donation, visit SarasotaTeenCourt.org.