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Gables residents can save 28% off prescription drugs BY ROSIE TOBALINA
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ince the implementation of the National League of Cities (NLC) Prescription Discount Card program in 2009, Coral Gables residents have saved an average of 28 percent off the retail price of commonly prescribed drugs. A total of 870 participants in Coral Gables have used the discount cards to save approximately $55,000 in the cost of prescription drugs. The discount cards are available to all residents of Coral Gables at no charge and have no restrictions based on age, income level, or existing health coverage. The card can be used when purchasing prescription drugs at numerous pharmacies around Coral Gables, as well as at more than 59,000 participating retail pharmacies across the country. Residents can pick up a discount drug card at Coral Gables City Hall, 405 Biltmore Way; War Memorial Youth Center, 405 University Dr.; Adult Activity Center, 624 Anastasia Ave., plus Coral Gables Fire Station 1, 2815 Salzedo St.; Fire Station 2, 525 S. Dixie Hwy., and Fire Station 3, 11011 Old Cutler Rd. Users also can print a card by going to the following website: <www.caremark.com/nlc> and selecting the City of Coral Gables from the list of participating cities. Residents only have to show the discount card when purchasing medications at one of the many participating pharmacies. There is no enrollment form required to get a card, no membership fee of any kind and city residents and their family members can use the card any time their prescription is not covered by insurance. Please note that this free prescription discount card is not insurance and it cannot be used in conjunction with other insurance. For a complete list of participating pharmacies in Coral Gables, for program information, or to look up a drug price or access health resources, call toll-free 1888-620-1749 or visit online at <www.caremark.com/nlc>.
Mayor Jim Cason and Sebastian ‘U’-nite at groundbreaking event Coral Gables Mayor Jim Cason is happy to unite with University of Miami’s Sebastian The Ibis for the Oct. 28 groundbreaking ceremony of the new Student Activities Center. See story inside.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
ALEXA LANGEN
(Photo courtesy of City of Coral Gables)
JULIAN GINORI
City extends g race period f or truck restrictions compliance BY ROSIE TOBALINA
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he City of Coral Gables has extended the grace period until Feb. 8, 2012, for enforcement of the restrictions pertaining to trucks parked in residential and commercial areas. The city has granted this extension to provide more time for residents to come into
compliance with the law. Enforcement would begin after expiration of the grace period if compliance has not been achieved. Fines are $100 for the first violation, and up to $500 for each subsequent violation. The City of Coral Gables has prevailed in the legal court case challenging its ordi-
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MADELINE COWEN This is another in a series of profiles of outstanding students attending schools in Coral Gables. These students excel both inside and outside the classroom. See profiles beginning on page 9.