M.R. Street Transferred Turtle Cove Press Ownership
The Tallahassee-based publisher has been rebranded as Turtle Cove Media under new owner Mandi Broadfoot.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Media
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M.R. Street has officially transferred ownership of the publishing firm Turtle Cove Press to Mandi Broadfoot. The company, which Street founded in 2008, will now operate under the name Turtle Cove Media.
Why it matters
Street handpicked Broadfoot for the transition, citing her creative energy and imagination as the ideal traits to lead the firm into its next chapter. The acquisition marks a significant leadership shift for the publisher after 18 years of operations under its founder.
The publishing company operated for 18 years under M.R. Street before the transfer. Street and Broadfoot maintain a 15-year history of friendship.
The players
M.R. Street
She is the founder of Turtle Cove Press who established the company with her novel Blue Rock Rescue.
Mandi Broadfoot
She is the new owner of the rebranded Turtle Cove Media and serves as an Associate Director for the Southern Shakespeare Company.
The details
Mandi Broadfoot, a University of South Florida graduate and co-founder of Making Light Productions, plans to pivot the firm into audiobooks and immersive audio dramas. While expanding into stage and screen adaptations, Broadfoot will maintain the company's core commitment to literature for young readers.
Timeline
M.R. Street founded Turtle Cove Press in 2008.
The transfer of ownership occurred in October 2026.
Market Landscape
The acquisition positions the rebranded Turtle Cove Media to diversify beyond traditional print into multimedia production. This shift mirrors a broader industry trend where independent publishers increasingly integrate audio and visual adaptations to remain competitive.
Readers and authors can expect new formats, including audiobooks and immersive dramas, as the company modernizes its catalog. The shift in leadership ensures the brand continues its long-standing dedication to young adult literature.
The takeaway
This transition highlights the importance of matching new leadership with a brand's established creative identity to ensure continuity. Readers looking to support local authors should keep an eye on how the company's new multimedia projects align with their existing literary interests.
Further reading
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More information
For more information on the company, visit the Official Turtle Cove Media website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Tallahassee Democrat.
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