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Now You Know: Estero mayor six-time ‘Home Rule Hero Award’ winner.Now You Know: Estero mayor six-time ‘Home Rule Hero Award’ winner Estero Mayor Joanne Ribble was recognized by the Florida League of Cities with their Home Rule Hero Award during a Village Council meeting June 3.“Ribble was honored for her hard work and advocacy efforts during the 2026 Legislative Session,” read the release.“She worked tirelessly throughout session to promote local voices making local choices by sharing insights, local data, and real-world examples that helped inform state lawmakers and elevate the voice of Florida’s cities.” Home Rule is the ability for a city to address local problems with local solutions with minimal state interference.This is the sixth year Ribble has been honored with this award from the Florida League of Cities.Aurelio’s supports second chances Aurelio’s Pizza of Naples and Estero have partnered with St.Matthew’s House to expand employment pathways for individuals in recovery.The business will prioritize graduates of St.Matthew’s House’s Vocational Training by offering interviews for all open positions at both locations.The program helps individuals transition from recovery into stable employment through job training and placement support.“We’ve seen the level of commitment and reliability St.Matthew’s House graduates bring to the workplace,” said Mark Lichtman, Aurelio’s owner.“This partnership formalizes the experience and opens the door for more people to step into steady employment.It’s wonderful to celebrate all of our employees’ success and encourage them to continue to be their very best selves.” Later this year, Aurelio’s will introduce additional initiatives with St.Matthew’s House programs.“Mark and Aurelio’s exemplify progressive local business, providing real opportunity, strengthening our community and helping people move from crisis to becoming valued contributors,” said Ben Bridges, chief executive officer of St.Matthew’s House.In addition to its hiring and mentorship efforts, Aurelio’s is extending a 10% discount to all St.Matthew’s House staff and volunteers at its Naples and Estero locations.The offer is intended to recognize the ongoing contributions of those who support the organization’s programs across Southwest Florida.Parks, Points & Perks returns Lee County Parks & Recreation, along with the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau, are launching year two of “Parks, Points & Perks Pass” with new locations, updated rewards and added features to “encourage residents and visitors to explore more of Lee County’s outdoor amenities.” It’s a free mobile pass that highlights parks, preserves, beaches, recreation centers and more across Lee County.Participants can earn points by visiting locations and checking in, which can be redeemed for prizes.Existing users will be automatically rolled into year two and all earned points will carry over into the updated pass.New updates for year two include additional parks, preserves, beaches and dog-friendly locations.A new filter feature allows users to easily find both on-leash and off-leash dog-friendly facilities.To sign up or access the pass, visit visitfortmyers.com/ParksPass.For more information about Lee County Parks and Recreation, visit leeparks.org, call 239-533-7275, email leeparks@leegov.com.Live, work or play in Bonita Springs, Estero or North Naples?If so and you have something you’d like featured in Now You Know, send your information to news@naplesnews.com.This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: Now You Know: Estero mayor six-time ‘Home Rule Hero Award’ winner