About

My name is John Rife and I’m a Central Floridian. Over the past few years Orlando has been undergoing a real cultural renaissance. There are so many noteworthy happenings going on around town these days that I have a hard time keeping track.

The goal of this website is to showcase the outstanding people who are at the heart of this cultural resurgence. While I’ll be showing the folks who most people consider creative, like artists and musicians, I’ll also be sharing the stories of the independent entrepreneurs and family business owners whose creative concepts are changing the face of Orlando.

A Local Folkus is about the people. It’s about sharing the passions and innovative thinking of my fellow Central Floridians with the broader audience of the web.