Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 47,660	$ 235,762	$ (28,741)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	16
Unrealized loss on securities available for sale, net of tax		(659)	(762)
Net change from defined benefit plan			5,464
Reclassification adjustments:
Net unrealized loss from settlement of defined benefit plan (less income tax benefit of $2,222)		22,428
Realized net periodic pension costs			(1,111)
Net realized (gain) on securities available for sale (less income tax benefit of $0, $39, and $0)		(1,384)	(6,960)
Total reclassification adjustments		21,044	(8,071)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	16	20,385	(14,297)
Comprehensive income (loss)	47,676	256,147	(43,038)
Less: comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest	179		(336)
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to non-controlling interest	(3)
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to BBX Capital Corporation	$ 47,852	$ 256,147	$ (43,374)