Ambar Ramirez

Flipping through magazines for as long as she can remember, Ambar Ramirez has always known she wanted to be a journalist. Fast forward, Ambar is now a multimedia journalist and creative for Folio Weekly. As a recent graduate from the University of North Florida, she has written stories for the university’s newspaper as well as for personal blogs. Though mainly a writer, Ambar also designs and dabbles in photography. If not working on the latest story or design project, she is usually cozied up in bed with a good book or at a thrift store buying more clothes she doesn’t need.

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The Changing Face of 5 Points

Words & photos by Ambar Ramirez It’s Aug. 19, 2024 and while doom-scrolling on Instagram you pause on an image the local bottle shop Alewife posted. The caption begins with “Ok. Here we go. **takes a deep breath**,”  and without reading the rest, you know you’re about to read

Holiday Market Guide

December 2, 2024
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Dec. 4 Art Walk Holiday Market Downtown Jacksonville dtjax.com/artwalk Dec. 6 Winter Nights Market 3644 Post Street visitjacksonville.com  Dec. 7 Jacksonville Holiday Market University of North Florida–University Center jacksonvillebusinessconnections.com Dec. 8 Jacksonville Pottery Studio Holiday Market Jacksonville Pottery Studio jaxpottery.com Dec. 11 Murray Hill Holiday Farm
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Rumor Has It

November 21, 2024
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Is First Baptist Church controlling Downtown development?  Words by Ambar Ramirez It’s one of the oldest and largest Baptist congregations in Jacksonville. And probably one of the most influential. Whether you were born and raised in Jacksonville or moved to this bold city in recent years, chances are you know
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Slicing and Brewing

October 30, 2024
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Brent and Jennifer’s Journey with Butcher & Bean Words and photos by Ambar Ramirez One often hears the saying, home is where the heart is, but for Jennifer Civitillo and Brent Burgoyne, home is where an espresso bar and a craft butchery collide — Butcher & Bean. This neighborhood
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In Conversation With BoBo

October 30, 2024
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Classic Evermind comic book character comes to life with AI Words by Ambar Ramirez ChatGPT, IRobots, Autonomous Vehicles, Generative Fill … Every day it seems that a new AI tool is released to the public. And with the rapid rise of AI, it comes as no surprise that
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Underdressed at the Florida Theatre 

September 30, 2024
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Faye Webster Concert Review Words & photos by Ambar Ramirez Faye Webster often bought last-minute tickets to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and enjoyed getting lost in the performances. So much so that she wrote a whole album in ode to this spontaneous time of her life— “Underdressed at the
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Football Fiesta

August 29, 2024
Words by Ambar Ramirez Sept. 15 marks the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month, a month dedicated to recognizing Hispanic culture’s contributions and influences on the United States. As fate would have it, Sept. 15 also marks the first Jaguars home game. So naturally, the Duuuval House is getting
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Blood, Sweat and Mascara: Roller Derby 101

August 23, 2024
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Words by Ambar Ramirez The clatter of wheels on polished wood echoes through the rink, mingling with the chatter of excited spectators and the focused voices of teammates finalizing their game plans. Then, the referee’s whistle cuts through the noise, signaling the start of the first jam. While some
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The Show Before the Show With John Legend

August 23, 2024
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Words by Ambar Ramirez On stage we’ve seen him in his nicest suits, angled in perfect lighting with buttery vocals and charming smiles. John Legend has made a name for himself in the limelight, but when the lights dim and the venue empties, who is John Legend? For those attending
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RYD the Wave

July 3, 2024
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Words by Ambar Ramirez & photos submitted by Taylor Ohntrup In the early days, surfing meant seeking out local craftsmen, often tucked away in makeshift garages, who meticulously shaped surfboards and gear by hand. Each board was a unique piece of art, reflecting the individuality of its maker and the
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