VENICE, Fla., (WFLA) — The search for 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier is continuing, and his family is desperate for answers that can bring him home.

Friday marks seven days since Pelletier disappeared. His family is boots on the ground, searching for anything that might lead to where he is.

The group "We Are The Essentials" is also assisting in searches and putting up fliers.

Pelletier's family has been searching around the clock for their missing teenager.

"There's not a lot of people out here looking. We were understanding that it's possible the law enforcement may be pulling some resources soon," said Jeremy Brown.

Jeremy Brown is his stepfather, but has always been more of a father figure to the teenager.

Brown was one of the people who saw Pelletier off for his trip with his cou

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