The iconic Island ice cream franchise begun 50 years ago is for sale, with an asking price of $10.5 million, which includes the business and three shops in Edgartown, Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven.

The Martha’s Vineyard Commission voted Thursday to approve a project to demolish and replace the old building that houses the Red Cat Kitchen in Oak Bluffs, with conditions.

The MVC last week grappled with a proposal to demolish the historic building that houses the Red Cat Kitchen restaurant.

The new owners of the building that houses the Red Cat Kitchen have submitted plans to demolish the downtown Oak Bluffs bungalow.

The shingled Kennebec avenue bungalow housing the noted Oak Bluffs eatery Red Cat Kitchen was sold this week for $690,000.

Conroy Apothecary will close its Oak Bluffs location on Nov. 1 after 10 years of filling prescriptions and providing over-the-counter medicines in the down-Island community.

In Oak Bluffs, owners and long-time employees of Ben and Bill's team up to make 64 flavors of ice cream.

The Cottagers’ 35th Annual House Tour takes place on Thursday, July 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Located in the commercial heart of the town of Oak Bluffs on the island of Martha’s Vineyard, The Nashua House Hotel is located just steps from the gentle waters of Nantucket Sound. And located within walking distance of all the shops, restaurants, ferry docks, historic sites and recreational offerings that this charming seaside village has to offer.

The Oak Bluffs restaurant scene will see a shift next spring with a change in ownership and menu at Down Island, the popular farm-to-table restaurant.