
COVID-19: WEATHERING THE STORM
William C. Weinaug Jr. As you may know, I am the owner of Wekiva Island, but I am also an engineer working for a worldwide consulting firm that is –
Art has always been part of what we do at Wekiva Island. If you look at the beauty of our location, it isn’t hard to imagine that it inspires creation […]
ORLANDO, Fla. (October 31, 2023) — Calling all Big Green Egg grill lovers and enthusiasts! Central Florida Fall EggFest is back and ready to serve up bite after bite of […]
ORLANDO, Fla. (Oct. 25, 2023) — Santa Claus is coming to Central Florida—and he’s bringing his entire workshop with him to Wekiva Island. The Seminole County favorite is bringing back […]
SANFORD, Fla. (October 18, 2023) — With a location right on the Wekiva River, Wekiva Island has always had a love of Central Florida’s river otters. In fact, the beloved Seminole […]
On September 30, Wekiva Island is celebrating a milestone anniversary—15 years of fun right here in Central Florida. While we’ll be partying at our annual Kona Luau to celebrate, the […]
ORLANDO, Fla. (September 21, 2023) — Visitors to Wekiva Island might have been lucky enough to see the occasional river otter swimming around in the Wekiva River. Now, they’ll have […]
As a member of the Weinaug family (my brother owns Wekiva Island!), I’ve celebrated countless milestones Island-style. It seems we always find ourselves coming together at the Island. There are […]
ORLANDO, Fla. (September 13, 2023) — With darkness settled over the island, Spanish moss swaying in the breeze and moonlight shining over the silent river, Wekiva Island is the perfect […]
ORLANDO, Fla. (September 6, 2023) — Florida might be the Sunshine State, but Wekiva Island is bringing the Aloha spirit in September with the return of its beloved Kona Luau. […]
If you are a fan of Wekiva Island, you probably know about our passion for sustainability. But did you know we recently started an easy way to compost in Orlando […]
Your guide to Wekiwa Springs kayaking and canoeing The sun is shining. Temps are soaring. Summer is the perfect time to get out and explore all Central Florida has to […]
It was supposed to be a once-in-a-lifetime trip and, in a way, it was … just not the way we were expecting. Every year, I had committed to taking a […]

William C. Weinaug Jr. As you may know, I am the owner of Wekiva Island, but I am also an engineer working for a worldwide consulting firm that is –
By William C. Weinaug Jr. P.E., President Wekiva Island Since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, Wekiva Island has been diligent about our actions. Of course, it started with extremely heightened

While visiting Wekiva Island, you might have seen the dozens of paintings that line the wall in our General Store. Or, maybe you’ve attended one of our monthly Wine &

Let’s take you back to elementary school. You’re in the middle of your spelling test and that one word stumps you. You rack your brain and give it your best

Winter Wonderland at Wekiva Island is one of our favorite times of the year. Originally started as a boat parade with a massive turnout, the event has developed into an Orlando

From sledding down our real snow slide and seeing your favorite holiday characters to the excitement of special events like the VIP Party or Breakfast With Santa, finding something

“What is Chiavetta’s Chicken?” I heard one of our guests ask this as they perused the Fire Pit Friday menu signs the other day. The thought of half chickens being

After hearing stories of the Lighted Boat Parades the River Rats used to hold annually at the old Wekiwa Marina, I thought it would be fun to recreate those memories

Wekiva Island has long been known in Central Florida as the premier destination to have some fun and experience the natural elements that make the Sunshine State unique. Paddleboard Orlando

Calling all Eggheads, enthusiasts and eaters! Central Florida Fall EggFest is back and ready to serve up the best that Big Green Egg grills can offer. The annual event allows
This Saturday, Wekiva Island will be closed until 5:00 p.m. for our annual Fall Egg Fest. We’d love for you to join the fun—grab your ticket and be part of the festivities. After 5:00 p.m., the Island will reopen and welcome guests as usual.
Join Wekiva Island and 3 Daughters Brewing this Saturday for a seafood feast benefiting the Central Florida Zoo. Enjoy a pound of jumbo shrimp, clams, corn, potatoes, sausage, and three pours of beer, all for $45!