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The Sarasota Bay Estuary Program (SBEP) presented Blue Dolphin Awards to Sean Russell and Lee Fox on Jan. 28 during a recep- tion hosted by the SBEP Citizens Advisory Committee. "The annual Blue Dolphin Awards acknowledge local champions of Sarasota Bay," a news release points out. Russell, who attends the University of Florida, "has helped raise awareness about preventing marine debris and supporting ocean conser- vation through the Stow It Don't Throw It Project," a nonprofit organization he estab- lished, the release continues. He also provides leadership in organizing the annual Youth RUSSELL AND FOX PRESENTED BLUE DOLPHIN AWARDS Ocean Conservation Summit held at Mote Marine Laboratory, the release adds. Fox has been a caregiver for sick and injured birds for more than 25 years, the release says. After helping launch Save Our Seabirds in Sarasota, she has continued her work at a facility in Wimauma. The other 2013 Blue Dolphin Award winners were Don and Denise Elliott of Anna Maria Island, the release adds. The couple was acknowledged for creating a bay-friendly demonstration garden at Sunbow Bay Condo Development. SBEP provided Bay Partner Grants to support the multi-year project. Sara Kane (left) presents a Blue Dolphin Award to Lee Fox. Contributed photo Sarasota News Leader January 31, 2014 Page 72