by Darrell Moody

PUNTA GORDA, FLA. -- Authorities in Charlotte County are searching for a Tampa woman who has not been seen since Friday.

Ellen Quinlan, 27, was last seen Friday in a Punta Gorda mobile home park.  Teams from the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office spent Saturday and Sunday searching near the Lazy Lagoon Mobile Home Park.

A resident reported seeing Quinlan Friday as she was walking out of the water.  The witness told authorities that the woman appeared to be confused.

Investigators say Quinlan left Tampa Thursday.  Her parents told detectives that Quinlan has been off her medication for about a week and may be in danger.

Quinlan is 5'-8" and weighs about 115 pounds.  She has brown hair and brown eyes.  She was last seen wearing a red shirt and dark pants.

Anyone with information on Quinlan's whereabouts should call CCSO investigators at 941-639-2101.