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Eco effort The on-site organic farm, close relations with local farmers and fisherfolk, and a total ban on single-use plastics can be expected from a resort of this calibre.—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026 As one of the most popular spots to catch largemouth bass on the East Coast, Lake Anna attracts fisherfolk from all over for year-round fishing.—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026 Renowned for their energetic dance and songs, the Bété clan is a subgroup of the Kruo people of Côte D’Ivoire, who are a community of coastal fisherfolk and farmers; other prominent Bété people include Grammy-winning musician Dobet Gnahore and Chelsea Football Club star Didier Drogba.—Chinonso Ihekire, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026 Harry, of the fisherfolk organization, noted that the strike comes as the eastern Caribbean prepares for the peak of tuna season, with many fishermen depending on catches for their livelihoods.—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fisherfolk