 It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.Although the springs are spelled "Wekiwa" Springs, and the census uses this variant, most subdivisions and streets in Seminole County use the "Wekiva" spelling, which is shared by the Wekiva River.Wekiwa is the Creek-Seminole word for a spring, but contrary to popular belief that Wekiva means "flowing water", it was actually an alternate spelling used by developers.