The term 'Sunshine State City' refers to cities in the state of Florida. Tampa is a city located on the west coast of Florida, with a population of over 385, 000 people. Ocala is a city located in the north-central part of the state, with a population of over 57, 000 people. Sarasota is a city located on the southwest coast of Florida, with a population of over 56, 000 people. Miami is a city located on the southeast coast of Florida, with a population of over 463, 000 people. St. Pete is a city located on the west coast of Florida, with a population of over 265, 000 people. All five of these cities are located in the Sunshine State of Florida.