An Eastside Jacksonville business owner and a city councilman are excited about the new Jaguars stadium agreement.

News4JAX has been speaking with Eastside residents for weeks, many of who saw that money as a way to make up for past promises to the area.

The best part about the beginning of the year? It has to be Girl Scout cookie season, of course.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Legislation proposed to Jacksonville City Council gives the first glimpse into how the city plans to handle protests during the Republican National Convention and where demonstrators will be allowed to congregate. The overlay zone, to include the arena and stadium, would allow special event vendors to conduct business and alcohol to be consumed. The security zone, where staged protests and marches would be allowed, is off A. Philip Randolph Boulevard north of the sports complex. RELATED: Lawsuit against RNC adds sheriff’s concerns | RNC special sectionCookie, who owns the Avenue Grill on A. Philip Randolph right next to the security zone, said she is not worried about what could happen. The convention to nominate President Donald Trump for a second term is scheduled to held Aug. 24-27.