| **Notes Receivable, net (Tables)** | 9 Months Ended                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
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| Notes Receivable, Net              | Notes receivable, net consists of the following:  September 30, 2013 December 31,2012Pier Park Community Development District notes, non-interest bearing, due December 2024, net of unamortized discount of $0.1 million, effective rates 5.73% — 8.0%$2,582 $2,758Interest bearing homebuilder notes, secured by the real estate sold — 4.0% interest rate, annual principal payments of $0.3 million, balloon payment due February and August 2015, net of deferred profit of $1.0 million at September 30, 20134,497 —Various mortgage notes, secured by certain real estate bearing interest at various rates819 1,217Total notes receivable, net$7,898 $3,975 |

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Tabular disclosure of the various types of trade accounts and notes receivable and for each the gross carrying value, allowance, and net carrying value as of the balance sheet date. Presentation is categorized by current, noncurrent and unclassified receivables.
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