Lecanto is a quiet, affordable Citrus County hub with a friendly small‑town vibe and easy access to Florida’s springs, kayaking, beaches and wildlife—perfect as a low‑stress, outdoors‑focused base for multi‑week therapy assignments where most evenings and days off are spent exploring nature, local cafés and weekly markets.
For bigger‑city options, Ocala’s horse country, trails and arts/dining scene and Gainesville’s university-driven cultural venues, hospitals and festivals are each roughly within an hour’s drive, so you get peaceful day‑to‑day living plus easy weekend escapes.