An affiliate of Publix Super Markets Inc. paid $52.8 million to become the landlord at a Wellington shopping center where it operates a grocery store.

Publix affiliate Real Sub LLC acquired the Courtyard Shops at Wellington, a six-parcel property, according to a deed recorded Friday. Included on the site is an 11,0724-square-foot retail building on more than 13 acres at 13860 Wellington Trace. Part of the property last traded for nearly $7.8 million in September 2008.