Note 8 - Premises and Equipment (Detail) - Premises and Equipment (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Property plant and equipment gross	$ 159,282	$ 157,290
Less: Accumulated depreciation/amortization	56,669	51,329
Premises and equipment, net	102,613	105,961
Land and Land Improvements [Member]
Property plant and equipment gross	33,429	33,429
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Property plant and equipment gross	73,723	72,608
Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment [Member]
Property plant and equipment gross	39,701	37,445
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property plant and equipment gross	12,391	12,494
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property plant and equipment gross	$ 38	$ 1,314

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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Gross amount of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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