Real estate firm scores new owner

Gold Coast Schools, a south Florida classroom and distance-learning firm with a focus on real estate, appraisal, mortgage, insurance and construction education, has expanded into the Sarasota-Bradenton market.

Tamarac-based Gold Coast, according to a release, acquired Sarasota-based Bert Rodgers Schools of Real Estate, which handles distance education for real estate professionals. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed, but all Bert Rodgers Schools staff will be retained, the release adds.

“Both companies will continue to operate under their respective brands and leverage shared resources,” says Gold Coast Schools Director John Greer in the release. “This is a great opportunity for the Bert Rodgers staff to join a larger organization. Combining with Bert Rodgers Schools allows us to pool resources and provide the best educational offerings in Florida to an expanded audience.”