Compensation to acquire for highway expansion project.

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Net gain from involuntary conversion.

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Contractual interest rate for funds borrowed, under the debt agreement.

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The amount of expense provided in the period for legal costs incurred on or before the balance sheet date pertaining to resolved, pending or threatened litigation, including arbitration and mediation proceedings.

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The cash outflow for acquisition of buildings (properties) whether for investment or use.

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Property and Equipment, Net - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 24, 2020	Apr. 02, 2020	Sep. 30, 2020	Jul. 29, 2020
4% Promissory Note [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Debt instrument stated interest rate			4.00%
Tampa, Florida [Member] \| 4% Promissory Note [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Debt instrument stated interest rate				4.00%
Tampa, Florida [Member] \| FDOT [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Compensation to acquire for highway expansion project	$ 44,000
Legal and related expenses	3,500
Net gain from involuntary conversion	$ 36,969
Tampa, Florida [Member] \| FDOT [Member] \| 4% Promissory Note [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Debt instrument stated interest rate	4.00%
Greenleaf Capital, LLC [Member] \| Tampa-Coconut Palms Office Building Exchange, LLC [Member] \| Tampa, Florida [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Purchase price for office building		$ 4,000