Year in Review 2021

“I’ve been very blessed to play some of the most iconic venues in the world and be on those stages. But the gratitude I have for Orlando for the quality of training and what I was able to do here, I couldn’t be prouder to be from the city.” Michael James Scott, Broadway star and Orlando native “I’ve had times where I’ve sat on a beach or gone horse riding or something else equally rewarding and relaxing … and pretty soon I sat there thinking to myself, ‘Why am I doing this, why am I not working?’ The truth is I love [making music] so much and I look forward to it. Performing...

Triumphant Return

Adele is one of the most successful female artists in history, and the universal acclaim behind 30, her new album and first in six years, reinforces beyond a doubt the fact that in a changing, fragile and often artificial music industry, raw talent will always find a path to the top. From relationships to confidence, through philanthropy and inclusion, the star’s honesty in terms of how she positions herself is admirable. Yet there is always something real to back up the message—from the music to the stunning magazine covers, which continue to document the star’s visual transformation. From...

New Home Trends for the New Year

After spending considerably more time at home over the past nearly two years, homeowners have certainly taken note of changes and improvements that they want to see in their residences. Whether a true necessity or simply a convenience, many of today’s newer home trends are a direct result of the pandemic. Orlando Family Magazine spoke to several members of the Greater Orlando Builders Association to learn more about popular improvements. Surveillance With fewer and fewer people heading out to stores, e-commerce sales have skyrocketed. According to U.S. Census Bureau data, online shopping saw...