Note 17 - Income Taxes (Details) - Income Tax Reconciliation (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Income Tax Reconciliation [Abstract]      
Provision at statutory rate (in Dollars) $ 24,393 $ 10,190 $ 1,857
Provision at statutory rate 35.00% 35.00% 35.00%
Non-taxable REIT income (in Dollars) (26,215) (9,774) (1,088)
Non-taxable REIT income (37.60%) (33.60%) (20.50%)
State and local tax provision (in Dollars) 348 129 239
State and local tax provision 0.50% 0.40% 4.50%
Other (in Dollars) (853) 331 (1,810)
Other (1.20%) 1.10% (34.10%)
Valuation allowance (in Dollars) 3,066 56 1,235
Valuation allowance 4.40% 0.20% 23.30%
Total provision (in Dollars) $ 739 $ 932 $ 433
Total provision 1.10% 3.10% 8.20%