Debt (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2007
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long term debt	$ 44,217	$ 36,062
In-substance defeased debt, interest payable monthly at 5.62% at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, secured and paid by pledged treasury securities, due October 1, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long term debt	26,260	26,818	29,300
Community Development District debt, secured by certain real estate and standby note purchase agreements, due May 2016 — May 2039, bearing interest at 5.25% to 7.15% at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long term debt	11,512	9,244
Construction Loans | Pier Park North Joint Venture Construction Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long term debt	$ 6,445