Ann Kelly retires Friday from WDUV mornings. She closes out nearly four decades in the Tampa market.
What We Know The 105.5 Soft AC personality ends her tenure after 12 years hosting mornings at WDUV. Moreover, Kelly previously spent time at sister station 94.9 WWRM, where she joined the air in 1988 as part of the “Shepherd & Shepherd” morning show with then-husband Read Shepherd. Previously, she worked in Toledo and Syracuse before arriving in Tampa.
What They Said Cox Tampa Vice President and Market Manager Jason Meder praised Kelly’s impact on the community. “Ann’s talent, compassion, authenticity, and unwavering commitment to serving our community have defined what local radio should be,” Meder stated. “While we will miss hearing Ann every morning, her impact on our listeners, our station, and Tampa Bay will be felt for generations.” Additionally, the company highlighted Kelly’s “AnnVenture” approach to storytelling and her popular “Ann Kelly’s Kitchen” blog…