Investment in Woodbridge Holdings, LLC (Condensed Statement Of Operations) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014 Woodbridge Holdings, LLC [Member]	Apr. 02, 2013 Woodbridge Holdings, LLC [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 21,128	$ 6,835	$ 6,835	$ 129,920
Costs and Expenses	25,988	10,443	10,443	104,933
Other income				688
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	1,291	(6,532)	(6,532)	25,675
Provision for income taxes				9,145
Income (loss) from continuing operations				16,530
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax				(46)
Net income (loss)	1,291	(6,532)	(6,532)	16,484
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	67			(2,958)
Net income (loss) attributable to BBX Capital Corporation	1,358		(6,532)	13,526
BBX Capital equity interest in Woodbridge				46.00%	46.00%
Equity earnings in Woodbridge Holdings, LLC	$ 6,222			$ 6,222