Ambar Ramirez

1 week ago | folioweekly.com | Ambar Ramirez

The wait is over, Jacksonville welcomes a new music venueWords by Ambar Ramirez & photos by Jalen Hines (@jalenwaynehines on IG)“All are welcome at FIVE.”When word got out that Sun-Ray Cinema — beloved, historic and a true 5 Points gem — was screening its final film, the local reaction was exactly what you’d expect, part heartbreak, part neighborhood group chat meltdown. With the loss of yet another slice of Jacksonville’s cultural fabric, the big question quickly became: what now? Rumors swirled.

1 month ago | folioweekly.com | Ambar Ramirez

Words and photos by Ambar Ramirez“Many people have said, ‘you need a man out here,’ or ‘let a man do that.’ People often think women aren’t physically capable of farm work, but that’s never been a problem here.”Ashantae Green walks her land with purpose and pride, her boots muddy and her vision clear. Sarah Salvatore and Imani Vidal plow and seed at Eartha’s Farm and Market, not just planting greens but knowledge.

1 month ago | folioweekly.com | Ambar Ramirez

Words by Ambar RamirezLong before Disney and beach resorts, Florida’s golden reputation came from something simpler, sweeter and stickier: citrus. For generations, oranges, grapefruits and lemons defined the state’s economy and spirit. Today, Florida’s citrus groves are dwindling — and with them, a major part of the state’s soul. Amid growing threats, nonprofit Saving Florida’s Citrus Groves has emerged as a grassroots force determined to rescue what’s left before it’s too late.

2 months ago | folioweekly.com | Ambar Ramirez

Mar 21, 2025 | folioweekly.com | Ambar Ramirez

Words by Ambar RamirezThe show begins like any other. Overhead lights dim, stage lights flare and the crowd roars. Backstage, a woman adjusts her smudged eyeliner and pulls her fur-lined coat tight as she watches the band take the stage. She’s not with the band or part of the crew—at least, not officially. She’s a groupie. The term “groupie” has long swayed between admiration and criticism. On one end of the spectrum, groupies were seen as sexual fanatics — symbols of anti-feminism and obsession.