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.

The Changing Face of 5 Points

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September 20, 2024
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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 another goodbye post from a beloved spot on the historic

Your Not-So-Typical Flower Girl

August 1, 2023
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Words by Ambar Ramirez Flowers have a wide range of meanings, physically and symbolically. But for Lily Silsby, a local flower-pressing artist, flowers hold a different meaning altogether. Born and raised in Jacksonville, Silsby recalls identifying and foraging plants as a child.  “I have always been interested in
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Summers Not Over at the Cummer

August 1, 2023
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Summers Not Over at the Cummer Words and photos by Ambar Ramirez The ring of school bells sounds nearer as summer vacations come to an end and shopping for backpacks, notebooks and pencils begins. But don’t stow your beach towels and coolers away so soon cause Summer is
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Artist Spotlight: Leilani Leo

June 21, 2023
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Words By Ambar Ramirez Some individuals spend their whole lives with a clear vision of what they want their future to look like. They dress a certain way, read certain books and choose specific classes and majors to ultimately reach their dream job. But for others, the journey toward
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Painting With Fire 

May 18, 2023
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Words By Ambar Ramirez I imagine that she wakes up in the morning to the sound of hummingbirds outside of her window. She looks out on the deck that overlooks the Highlands in North Carolina and waves to the bears and deer she calls friends. There’s no doubt that
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Raising the Bar: Bar Molino

May 1, 2023
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Words By Ambar Ramirez Fortunately for me and all of Jacksonville, Bar Molino is situated perfectly in the heart of San Marco. With its large glass-paneled wall and outdoor deck, it’s an ideal spot to catch up with friends or family, no matter the weather. It’s also where I
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Raising the Bar With Brogan Kestle

March 31, 2023
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Words By Ambar Ramirez I bet we’ve all wondered what it takes to make a good drink. Is it about ordering top-shelf? The mixers you choose? Or is it about the person making the drink? Imagine this: You head out to the beach bars on a busy Friday night to
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