October 1926. Many of the original Mediterranean-style structures are still standing and have received national Historic Designation, as well as local protections. Buildings of note include the Palace of Florence and Mirasol. Today Davis Islands is a mix of residential and retail areas. Most predominant today is an eclectic mix of architectural styles because of the slowdown in development in the 1930s. Business District East Davis Boulevard is the commercial area of the neighborhood. Along several blocks there are restaurants, cafes, bars, and shops in a tranquil sidewalk setting. The area is also very pet-friendly due to the pedestrian nature of the island. Tampa General Hospital is located at the northern tip of the Islands. It functions as the area's largest tertiary referral center, Level I Trauma center and teaching hospital affiliated with the University of South Florida Colleges of Medicine and Nursing. Criticism has long been directed at regional planners for maintaining a facility of its importance during various public emergencies having been located and expanded upon where hurricanes and rising water (in what is designated an 'A' Flood zone) could, and have, resulted in the facility's evacuation. Recreational facilities The Davis Islands Trail linear park was completed in 2010, with amenities such as benches and water fountains. The 10-foot-wide asphalt trail is 1.3 miles and runs from Channel Drive and Davis Boulevard to the parking lot at Peter O. Knight Airport. In 2014, the Roy Jenkins Pool reopened after a $2.5 million renovation. The 85-year-old building at 154 Columbia Drive has two pools, one with five swim lanes extending 75 feet and the other kiddie-sized. Other sports facilities include the Sandra W. Freedman Tennis Complex and an array of softball fields at Davis Islands Park. Famous residents Derek Jeter built a , seven-bedroom, nine-bathroom waterfront home in the vicinity, drawing comparisons to an aircraft carrier. The home dwarfs other nearby homes and is the largest home in the Tampa area. Other notable neighborhood residents include Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, former NFL player Brad Culpepper, former Tampa Bay Lightning captain Vincent Lecavalier, Lightning players Steven Stamkos and Victor Hedman, former New York Yankees player Tino Martinez, and former Tampa mayor Bob Buckhorn. Demographics Source: Hillsborough County Atlas As of the census of 2010, there were 5,747 people and 2,577 households residing in the neighborhood. The population density was 4,029/mi2. The racial makeup of the neighborhood was 93%