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Serato DJ 5.0 Beta V2: What to Test in Lucid BeatgridsDJ Technology
October 5, 2026 · 3 min read

Serato DJ 5.0 Beta V2: What to Test in Lucid Beatgrids

Serato DJ 5.0 Beta V2 improves Lucid Beatgrids and downbeat detection. Here is what changed and a focused way to test it before relying on a new beatgrid.

Hop State Brewing Gives Seltzer Its Own Place at the BarNews
October 5, 2026 · 2 min read

Hop State Brewing Gives Seltzer Its Own Place at the Bar

Hop State Brewing in Tampa pairs craft beer with customizable house-made seltzer. Learn how ordering works, compare beer styles and plan a taproom visit.

VirtualDJ 2026 Adds ShoutOut and AI ScriptingGear
October 5, 2026 · 2 min read

VirtualDJ 2026 Adds ShoutOut and AI Scripting

VirtualDJ 2026 Part 3 adds generated voice announcements and natural-language scripting. Check the workflow, license requirement and release details.

Kush Wynwood Returns With a Bigger Housing CommitmentNews
October 5, 2026 · 2 min read

Kush Wynwood Returns With a Bigger Housing Commitment

Kush Wynwood plans an October return with ten worker studios above the restaurant. Public records explain the income limits and proposed housing support.

The Haunting in Tampa: Beyond the Halloween GlasswareNews
October 5, 2026 · 2 min read

The Haunting in Tampa: Beyond the Halloween Glassware

The Haunting takes over Strandhill Public in Tampa Heights through November 1. Explore the cocktail menu, spirit-free choices and reservation details.

Halloween on Central 2026 Visitor GuideNews
September 25, 2026 · 2 min read

Halloween on Central 2026 Visitor Guide

Plan Halloween on Central in St. Pete on October 25: festival hours, the Central Avenue closure, activity zones and free buses during the event.

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Serato DJ Pro 4.0 Changes How a Library Is OrganizedGear
August 6, 2025 · 2 min read

Serato DJ Pro 4.0 Changes How a Library Is Organized

Serato DJ Pro 4.0 adds crate sorting, track ratings and library tools. Here is what changed and how to prepare your library before updating.