Zita Cobb is the driving force of Shorefast, a non profit organization designed to reinvigorate the spirit and economy of Fogo island. With the collapse of the cod industry in the early 90's it's been very difficult for people to make a go of it. With the help of the provincial and federal government, Shorefast is implementing plans and projects to indroduce tourism to Fogo. One project is an artist in residencdence program. This is one of the studios that's been built. Another project is a luxurious destination resort. Ground was broken this spring.
There is evidence of Viking settlement in Newfoundland about 1200 A.D. Basque sailors fished for cod in the 1500's. There have been permanent settlements for 300 years.
This fellow made a workshop?, storage room in an old bus.
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