Medical network University of Florida Health will expand its reach in Marion County with a recent land purchase in the Summerfield community at the southern edge of the county near The Villages.

A deed shows the transaction took place on Oct. 7 between Novia Group, LLC and Shands Teaching Hospital and Clinics, Inc.

Three separate parcels make up the 26.92 acres of land listed under address 14950 S. Highway 441 on realtor.com.

UF Health paid around $2.21 million for the property west of U.S. Highway 441 but has not disclosed plans for development.

Source:  Ocala StarBanner