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Accrued Liabilities and Deferred Credits - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2006
acre
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Deferred revenue   $ 15,112us-gaap_DeferredRevenue $ 15,309us-gaap_DeferredRevenue
Florida Department of Transportation      
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]      
Deferred revenue   $ 12,500us-gaap_DeferredRevenue
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$ 12,500us-gaap_DeferredRevenue
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Acres of land sold 3,900joe_NumberOfAcresSold
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