Note 16 - Taxable REIT Subsidiaries ("TRS") (Detail) - Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Deferred tax assets:
Total deferred tax assets	$ 112,907	$ 113,421
Net operating losses	39,531	43,483
Related party deferred loss	6,214	6,214
Tax credit carryforwards	3,815	3,815
Capital loss carryforwards	647	647
Charitable contribution carryforward	3	3
Net deferred tax assets	78,473	90,225
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Deferred tax assets:
Tax/GAAP basis differences	69,838	68,623
Valuation allowance	(33,783)	(33,783)
Deferred tax liabilities	(19,089)	(9,933)
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Deferred tax assets:
Tax/GAAP basis differences	63,733	62,548
Valuation allowance	(37,091)	(38,129)
Deferred tax liabilities	$ (15,345)	$ (13,263)