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Property, Buildings and Equipment, Net (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2012 Remaining Parcels of Land in Lee County, Florida [Member]
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of properties held for sale |  |  | 2
Fair value of parcels held for sale |  |  | $ 2,475
Proceeds held in escrow |  |  | (2,500)
Proceeds held in escrow | $ (2,500) |  |

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