Channing Carruyo is a native to Sarasota County with a lifetime of ties to the community. After she graduated from Venice High and began furthering her education at SCF, she watched many of her peers leave the area. She wanted to stay in the community that raised her and find a way to serve the residents in a way that helps to promote youth, vitality, and fun in a traditionally older demographic. With that spirit in mind, Events by Channing was born. As she and her incredibly supportive husband Saimco began to formulate a business plan, Channing was shocked at the outrageous pricing for services like those she wanted to offer. She found that the average price to book a photobooth for a party in the southwest and central Florida areas is generally $700 to $800 or more!
Reflecting on her own teenage years and those of her classmates, Channing knew how important certain milestones such as sweet 16 birthday parties, quinceaneras, bar and bat mitzvahs, proms, graduations, and beyond really are. These events create memories that one carries close to their heart throughout life. This, combined with her experience as a bride on a budget, seeing firsthand the difficulty of creating a special day without breaking the bank, Channing formulated her plan and carved her niche. She vowed that regardless whether the event is a wedding, a birthday, a milestone celebration, or even just an awesome holiday party, price should not be a prohibitive factor when planning your special day.