Lecanto, Florida is an unincorporated community in the center of Citrus County, with approximately 6,500 residents. It is home to several county government facilities such as the Lecanto Government Complex, which houses the Citrus County Emergency Response Center, County Building Department and more. Lecanto also houses the Citrus Campus of the College of Central Florida.
Lecanto may be best known for the exclusive, world-class golfing community of Black Diamond. Developed by Stan Olsen in the mid 1980’s, it is best known for the Quarry golf course designed around an abandoned limestone quarry with soaring elevation changes and breathtaking views. People travel from around the world to play golf here and check it off their bucket list.
Other fine residential communities in Lecanto include Crystal Glen with hundred year old ancient oaks standing like sentinels. The homes in this quaint and friendly neighborhood are mid-size and affordable.
Down the street is the nearby community of Crystal Oaks and Hunters Ridge, perched high on a hill overlooking the lush-green countryside.
Lecanto is bordered on one side by the Withlacoochee State Forest occupying 157,479 acres. The recreation area is used for hiking, biking, horseback riding, bird watching, camping, and picnicking.
Dining in Lecanto includes; Taverna Manos Mediterranean Greek Restaurant, Sushi-O World Fusion Asian Restaurant, Katch Twenty-Two Seafood Restaurant, Havana House Café Cuban Restaurant, Paige’s Root Beer Burger Restaurant, America Groceries Latin American store and restaurant as well as several bar and grill establishments. For fast food there is a McDonalds, Subway, and Dunkin Donuts.
Several churches of many denominations including St. Scholastica Catholic Church are available for church goers. There is also a Holiday Inn Express just down the road towards Inverness. Lecanto is also home to CBS Sports Radio 104.3 WYKE
Lecanto offers quick access to many medical and diagnostic facilities including Citrus Memorial Healthcare Center at Allan Ridge, Citrus Pain Clinic, West Coast Eye Institute, Citrus County Health Department, VA Clinic, Lecanto Surgery Center, The Centers Mental Health Facility, there is even the Lecanto Veterinarian Hospital.
There are also several assisted living facilities such as Life Care Center of Citrus County, Diamond Ridge Health and Rehab Center, Brookdale Assisted Living and Memory Care, Rosecastle Assisted Living and Memory Care, and Superior Residences Senior Living Facility.
Many small unique shops dot the area selling everything from pool supplies to antiques. Chain stores include, Walmart, CVS, Wallgreens, Dollar General, and Simms Furniture Store.
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