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Floatopia
Floatopia is a social event that has taken place in Santa Barbara, California since 2004. Floatopia was originated in 2003 by University of California, Santa Barbara students Yvonne Foletta and Christina Troutner. In early years attendance usually maxed out with 500–1,000 participants.
Participants consist primarily of college students. The title "Floatopia" describes the main activity the event is known for—floating on rafts and other home-made or store bought floating devices along the coast and partying on the beach. Floatopia has drawn college and highschool students from all over California, although it is patronized largely by students from the Santa Barbara City College and the University of California, Santa Barbara. The title also references the word utopia, the state of ideal perfection.〔http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=utopia〕
Floatopia occurs at the start of spring quarter "along the beach and in the water in the 6500 and 6600 blocks of Del Playa Drive."〔Eric Lindberg, ("Floatopia draws masses, safety personnel" ), ''Daily Sound'', Santa Barbara, CA, April 6, 2009〕 In 2007, Floatopia attracted just over 300 students,〔Sara Tan, ("Isla Vista's Floatopia Fiasco" ), ''Santa Barbara Independent'', Santa Barbara, CA, April 9, 2009〕 in 2008 it grew to almost 1,000 people,〔Taylor Haggerty, ("Locals Get Wet and Wild at Floatopia" ), ''The Nexus'', University of California, Santa Barbara newspaper, April 7, 2008〕 and in 2009 it continued to grow to approximately 12,000.〔 Floatopia 2009 was so popular amongst attendees that plans were made for a Floatopia 2 to occur in May. Furthermore, various college campuses made plans to imitate the event, such as Slotopia, which was planned at California Polytechnic State University. Floatopia also popped up as a major event in San Diego after alcohol was banned on the beaches in 2008. San Diego Floatopia, taking place in Mission Bay, had grown to attract over 10,000 in 2009. Although Floatopia attracts many party goers who enjoy the event, others point out the adverse environmental effects and legal consequences related to minors and alcohol consumption.
==Online networking==
The unprecedented attendance at Floatopia, approximately 12,000 people, is likely attributable to Facebook. Facebook includes an application that allows users to create "events" and send out "event invitations" to any number of "friends." Using this feature, the UCSB Excursion Club created an event invitation entitled "Floatopia."〔 This invitation was "open," allowing any other user on Facebook to view the event's details and RSVP. The event ultimately listed 9,675 confirmed guests.〔 As many as 67 results appear when searching for "Floatopia" on Facebook; although many of the groups promote the event, a number of the groups are dedicated to either preventing a sequel or organizing clean-up crews.
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