Posted April 5, 2011
Due to the recent closure of Isla Vista beaches, locals have taken it upon themselves to keep Floatopia alive and well. This past weekend front yards were filled with inflatable/kiddie pools, alcohol, floaties, and bikini clad locals.
It is nice to see students enjoying themselves even under the dire circumstances. According the the Daily Nexus's article "Police Barricades Capsize Floatopia" Santa Barbara County Parks Department is monitoring any type of Floatopia even postings online. IV Foot Patrol has around 40 extra officers patrolling Del Playa and the beach fronts. It is said that beach closure revolves around the pollution caused from 2009's Floatopia rage that cost the county approximately over $20,000 in damages.
Can we officially say that Floatopia is back? Has Isla Vista inhabitants made the best of their situation without violating the county’s demands? Is the new location of Floatopia lawful, or will authorities shut down the very notion of Floatopia itself. According to Officer Smith drinking in inflatable/kiddie pools oppose no immediate threat, he states “I am glad Isla Vista can come to terms with the authorities rather than go against them. Floatopia is a fun event that doesn’t have to die just because it cannot be held at the beach”.
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